Lead Technical Artist

hace 1 semana

Buenos Aires, Argentina Endava Limited A tiempo completo

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.

We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be inclusive. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about creating exceptional games and driving innovation in the gaming world.

100% Remote position, working with an international team on AA or AAA games in an Unreal Studio.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of tools and workflows that enable the Art team to create high-quality content, efficiently and thoughtfully.
2. Direct, mentor, and support Technical Art staff, leveraging extensive experience and best practices.
3. Collaborate with Art/Animation Directors, Graphics Engineers, and external partners to maintain and enhance workflows and tools.
4. Work with other Directors to establish effective processes and workflows for game development.
5. Ensure the stability and performance of content creation tools.
6. Proactively identify and resolve potential issues. Bring clarity and a high degree of personal accountability.
7. Regularly evaluate and integrate new technologies and processes, including training.
8. Organize and contribute to the documentation of current tools and plugins, maintain the knowledge base on Confluence.
9. Define requirements and feature breakdowns for development and production plans, assessing and mitigating technical art risks.
10. Contribute to creating high-quality cross-play products and processes within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Science, Engineering, or Industrial Design; MS preferred (Or equivalent, relevant experience)
2. 10+ years of experience in Technical Art within the video game industry.
3. 3+ years as a Lead Technical Artist in AAA game development using UE4/5.
4. Shipped at least 1 AAA Unreal Engine game on PC or console in the last 3 years as a Lead Technical Artist.
5. Deep understanding of modeling, texturing, shading, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.
6. Proficiency in Python, C++, and C#, with experience in tool and library development.
7. Expertise in Maya and familiarity with other DCC packages.
8. Knowledge of current and upcoming tools and plugins for content creation.
9. Experience optimizing performance for PC and console games.
10. Proven ability to support art teams throughout game development.
11. Experience forecasting art resources based on production needs.
12. Familiarity with Agile and Modified Waterfall methodologies.
13. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Helix Core (Perforce).
14. Strong math skills, including 3D math and analytic geometry.
15. Experience with shader architecture and material libraries.
16. History of collaboration during prototyping and pre-production phases.
17. Experience in commercial DCC or UE4/5 plugin development.
18. Experience developing games for 9th-gen consoles.
19. Availability to work 6 hours per day within the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.
20. Provide a portfolio demonstrating relevant skills and tools developed by you and your team.

*Because our company is international with a variety of first languages among management, please submit an English resume along with your application.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

1. Finance:Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
2. Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
3. Learning Opportunities:Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
4. Work-Life Balance:Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
5. Health:Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
6. Community:Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements

1. Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
2. Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
3. Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
4. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
5. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
6. Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
7. For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
8. For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license, as necessary.

*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Lead Technical Artist Manager

    hace 2 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F., Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Artist to join our team in the United States. As a key member of our game development department, you will play a critical role in shaping the visual style and technical direction of our games.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of tools and...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 1 mes

    Buenos Aires, Argentina IOI A tiempo completo

    A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 1 semana

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Endava Limited A tiempo completo

    Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size. We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be inclusive. We seek...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 1 semana

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F., Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a seasoned Lead Technical Artist to join our team at Endava. This role requires a technical art leader with extensive experience in game development, particularly in Unreal Engine (UE4/5) and AAA games.ResponsibilitiesTool Development: Design, develop, and maintain tools and workflows that enable the Art team to create...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 2 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    **Company Description** Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size. We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 2 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    Company Description Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size. We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 2 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    Job DescriptionResponsibilities: Lead the development of tools and workflows that enable the Art team to create high-quality content, efficiently and thoughtfully. Direct, mentor, and support Technical Art staff, leveraging extensive experience and best practices. Collaborate with Art/Animation Directors, Graphics Engineers, and external partners to...

  • Lead Technical Artist

    hace 2 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F., Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Technical Artist to join our team at Endava. As a key member of our game development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of tools and workflows that enable our Art team to create high-quality content efficiently and effectively.About the RoleLeads the development of tools and workflows...

  • Lead Technical Artist and Team Lead

    hace 7 días

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F., Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    About the Job">This role involves leading a team of Technical Artists to create high-quality content for AAA games. The ideal candidate has experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of modeling, texturing, shading, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering. Responsibilities">Develop tools and workflows that...

  • Houdini Technical Artist with Omniverse Experience

    hace 7 meses

    Buenos Aires, Argentina FS Studio A tiempo completo

    **Houdini Technical Artist with Omniverse Experience** FS Studio is seeking a Houdini Technical Artist with Omniverse Experience to create procedural scenes and objects for synthetic data and robotic simulations in Nvidia Omniverse. **Responsibilities** - Work with the creative services team to design and create procedural scenes and objects for synthetic...

  • Lead Character Artist

    hace 1 mes

    Buenos Aires, Argentina IOI A tiempo completo

    A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you...

  • Technical Artist

    hace 3 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Argentina New Moon Production A tiempo completo

    New Moon Production is a remote working Hamburg based studio, bringing new and exciting games to the market. Since its founding in 2016, it has released multiple games on different platforms, including the much beloved Big Farm: Mobile Harvest, enjoyed by a quarter of a million players daily.The "New Moon Family'' is made up of approximately 60 highly...

  • Technical Artist

    hace 3 meses

    Buenos Aires, Argentina WAYPOINT A tiempo completo

    _-You don't mind rolling your sleeves up and doing whatever it takes to make it-_ WAYPOINT is a creative production company specialized in: Marketing Art, Collectibles and E-commerce projects for mid-sized to AAA clients such as Skybound, Mattel, Konami, Blizzard, Pokémon, Bandai, Ubisoft and more. **MISSION** Do you want to be part of an exciting...

  • Technical Art Director

    hace 2 semanas

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F., Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Art Director to join our team at Endava.About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Technical Art professional to lead our technical art efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content efficiently. As a Technical Art Director, you will oversee the development of...

  • Technical Customer Support Specialist

    hace 6 meses

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Builder Lead Converter A tiempo completo

    **Builder Lead Converter**: **Technical Customer Support Specialist (TCSS)**: **Builder Lead Converter**, a leading Software With a Service (SwaS) company specializing in remodeler & home builder lead generation and sales, is seeking a talented and dedicated **Technical Customer Success Specialist (TCSS)** to join our team and contribute to our mission of...

  • Technical Lead

    hace 5 meses

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Mollica IT A tiempo completo

    **Responsibilities**: - Lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they meet technical requirements and quality standards; - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them grow their skills and achieve project goals; - Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and...

  • Visionary Technical Art Lead for Cutting-Edge Game Development

    hace 7 días

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F., Argentina Endava A tiempo completo

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Art Lead to join our team at Endava. As a key member of our game development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of tools and workflows that enable our Art team to create high-quality content efficiently and effectively.About the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding...

  • Technical Lead Manager

    hace 1 mes

    Buenos Aires, Argentina FullStackRemote A tiempo completo

    Job Title: Technical Lead ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Manager to join our team at FullStackRemote. As a Technical Lead Manager, you will be responsible for guiding a team of talented developers while actively contributing to our codebase.Key Responsibilities:Lead from the Front: Guide a team of talented developers while actively...

  • Film Director for New Artist Music Videos

    hace 6 meses

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Aviaras A tiempo completo

    **Responsibilities** - Creative Development and Ideation_ - Lead the development of creative concepts for music videos and visualizers, ensuring alignment with the artist's vision and brand identity. - Collaborate closely with the artist and production team to develop storyboards, scripts, and visual treatments that are innovative and engaging. - Stay...

  • Unity Technical Artist Generalist

    hace 6 meses

    Buenos Aires, Argentina Magic Media A tiempo completo

    Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 13 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and...