Technical Art Director

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Technical Art Director

Company: Skillsearch


Description: An opportunity is available for an experienced Technical Art Director to join our client’s team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is pivotal in shaping tools, pipelines, and processes to deliver stunning visual results on an exciting AAA game project, working closely with art and engineering teams to drive technical art excellence.Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Art Director to identify tech-driven solutions that bring the artistic vision to life.
• Recruit and lead a team of skilled tech-focused artists.
• Develop and enforce best practices for optimization and art performance.
• Guide direct reports with goal-setting, career development, and evaluation.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration with both Art and Engineering to ensure top-tier visuals.
• Work alongside artists and engineers to create polished, optimized visual assets, tools, and pipelines.
• Spearhead efforts to overcome complex technical art challenges.
• Document and define processes, tools, and best practices for technical art.
• Maintain and streamline content creation pipelines.
• Coordinate with outsourcing vendors, preparing briefs and reviewing outputs.
• Collaborate with directors and Production to estimate and manage project timelines.
• Mentor the technical art team, nurturing an environment of trust, innovation, and excellence.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Over 10 years of experience as a Technical Artist.
• Background as a Technical Art Director or Principal Technical Artist.
• Strong experience developing workflows and pipelines.
• Expert knowledge of UE5 and blueprints.
• An artistic eye with a commitment to visual quality.
• Portfolio showcasing technical and artistic expertise.
• Familiarity with industry tools such as Houdini, Blender, and Substance Designer.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an understanding of art-engineering dynamics.
• Strong feedback and collaboration abilities.
• Passion for gaming and innovation.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, especially for procedural generation.
• AAA game development experience.

Working Details:

• Based in Boston, USA, with options for hybrid or full-time office presence.

Employee Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including vision, dental, and mental health services.
• Paid Leave: 20 vacation days annually, increasing to 26 after two years.
• Casual Environment: No dress code.
• Retirement Savings: 401K with employer match.
• Fitness Support: Gym membership reimbursement.

Growth & Development:

• Flexible Schedules: Adjust work hours as needed.
• Continuous Learning: Access to training, courses, and workshops.
• Swag and Onboarding Kit: Regular chances to grab swag and a welcome package upon joining.

Office Culture:

• Dog-Friendly: Bring your dog to work.
• International Community: Work in a vibrant, global environment.

If you are an experienced technical art leader passionate about gaming and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

Salary:

Location: Boston, MA

Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:28:03 GMT


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