Senior Technical Artist in Magic Media

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertize 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 tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.We are looking for a talented Senior Technical Artist to join our team on a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time experience with asset integration in Unreal Engine or Unity. As a senior technical artist, you will be responsible for asset creation, pipeline integration and supervision within a gaming title. This includes creating shaders, lightning systems, providing support to both artists and engineers. You will also estimate task completion and write technical design documents.ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for asset creation, pipeline integration and supervision within a gaming titleCreate shaders, lightning systems, providing support to both artists and engineersEstimate task completionWrite technical design documentsRequirements5+ years of experience as a technical artistInvolved in the development of at least one large game titleA passion for video gamesRelentless proactivity in finding problems and its solutionsDeep familiarity, experience, and knowledge using Unity or UnrealDeep knowledge of the standard 3D packages, 3Ds max, Maya, BlenderPassion for problem-solving, particularly as it pertains to debugging technical issuesAnalyze and improve game performanceDeep understanding of the rendering processDeep knowledge of art creation pipelines, asset exporting, and process automation workflowsExcellent communication skillsStrong reporting and documentation skillsEnforce technological changes in order to improve the workflows and pipelinesDesirable pluses:Experience in developing big open world gamesExperience with mobile and WebGL gamesWorking knowledge of Houdini, tool creation for artists and designersPython, C++, C#BenefitsPermanently remote positionAn opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projectsBe part of an international group with offices worldwideCareer growth and developmentWorking closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environmentOngoing training and professional self-improvement opportunitiesFlexible working hoursAn inclusive culture and open communicationAt Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you'd still be a great fit for the role, don't worry! We'd still love to hear from you, please get in touch! Show more Show less Position level Senior secondary level Type of employment Full-time Job responsibilities Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology Industries Primary and secondary education and Non-profit organizations