Remote/Hybrid Technical Artist: Realistic Characters

TIGA Awards; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming studio in Manchester is seeking a Technical Artist to join their creative team. You will work on narrative-driven experiences, collaborating closely with the Creative Director and various teams to optimize character appearances. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, with competitive salary range of £40,000 – £65,000. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience as a Technical Artist and proficiency in tools like Unity and Maya. Great perks including pension and generous holidays are also part of the package.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Amazing pension

Cycle to work schemes

Generous holiday package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years as a Technical Artist.
• Past experience in Video Games, Animation or VR.
• Experience of working closely with Realtime Characters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure an efficient art pipeline.
• Help with animation, rigging, tools, shaders, and runtime performance.
• Focus on ensuring Characters look and feel realistic.

Skills

Technical Artist experience

Experience with Unity

Proficiency in Maya

Experience with character rigs and controllers

Python/MEL/MaxScript, C# editor tooling

Job description

An innovative gaming studio in Manchester is seeking a Technical Artist to join their creative team. You will work on narrative-driven experiences, collaborating closely with the Creative Director and various teams to optimize character appearances. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, with competitive salary range of £40,000 – £65,000. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience as a Technical Artist and proficiency in tools like Unity and Maya. Great perks including pension and generous holidays are also part of the package.