Our client is currently seeking an experienced Technical Artist to support their team working on their next hit an F2P multiplayer shooter packed with innovation. You will join in an exciting development phase and be part of an experienced team that has a lot to offer and encourages you to grow with them together!

What is our client looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is excited to work on something truly unique that will leave a hallmark in the landscape of online shooter games. As a Technical Artist, you are someone who loves solving complex technical problems to push the artistic possibilities. Your primary duties, under the direction of the Lead Technical Artist are in leading the technical art team in making the game look great, perform great and making their tools and pipelines great.

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YOUR MISSION

• Push the visual excellence of the project by solving complex technical art problems
• Work proactively with team members to improve workflows and increase the speed and efficiency of the art team
• Collaborate with feature teams to design, implement, document and maintain content creation pipelines and tools
• Research and prototype new technologies to keep the project on the cutting edge
• Support your colleagues with troubleshooting and mentorship to raise and maintain the technical expertise of the whole art team
• Advise on the technical feasibility and possible risks of new features

‍YOUR SKILL TREE

• Previous experience with technical art in a professional game development environment with at least one shipped title in a technical art role
• Deep overall understanding of and experience with Unreal Engine, ideally with a strong specialization in either performance optimization, tool creation/editor modification, visual effects, or materials & rendering
• Experience devising and supporting modern 3D art asset creation pipelines
• Ability to take and apply direction and work well in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Experience writing tools with Python, Blueprints, and/or C++

 They support you all the way

• Get settled. They offer relocation packages and budgets, provide temporary accommodation, administrative support and more.
• They care about your work-life-balance with competitive vacation days and core working hours

‍They are passionate about growth

• Join a diverse & creative team! Over 28 nationalities come together to create thrilling gaming experiences.
• They are dedicated to see you grow. Receive feedback, internal trainings, workshops and Lunch & Learns and more!  

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‍They care about your well-being

• (Mental) health matters. They work with various partners to provide you and your loved ones with support for mental & physical health, coaching and counselling and more!
• Stay fit! they offer a gym membership for FitX gyms around Berlin. The best thing about it? There´s one just a ten-minute walk from the office!
• Yum! Their equipped kitchen is stocked with beverages and fresh fruits and they hold regular team events

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We are currently looking for a Technical Artist who is capable of providing relevant experience on shaders and VFX. If you are looking for a new challenge in a leading Game Studio, apply now!

The Company:

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Our client is a video game studio based in Lyon developing games for console, PC, and mobile platforms. They work both on original licenses and in partnership with renowned publishers.

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Backed by their 10 years of existence, and their experienced teams, their studio has achieved many successes: several titles in the Apple Arcade Top #5, a mobile game self-published with more than 1M players, and a first console experience.

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In recent years, their studio has grown and now has more than 70 people. Our client’s common objective is to develop their console activity to pursue even more ambitious projects carried out by their internal teams. Currently, they are developing 2 action/adventure games on PC/Console with prestigious partners.

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Responsibilities:

• Create and optimize shaders and VFX responding to the stylized DA of their games (Unity)
• Document the different pipelines and tools you develop
• Architect and update a common database between the different productions
• Bring your experience and collaboratively advance the team
• Anticipate the technical needs of productions (R&D)
• Respond to the technical needs of productions and opt for the appropriate solutions

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in a shader, VFX or equivalent position
• Console experience at one of these positions (recent would be a plus)
• Autonomy, proactivity and very good communication
• Know how to make a decision and justify it
• Listening and knowing how to work in a team with different poles
• Proficiency in Unity (HDRP and URP pipe) and Amplify Shader and/or HLSL script
• Good understanding of programming languages, mainly Python, JavaScript, MEL and optionally C#
• Notions on the Substance Suite
• Appetite for cartoon-style games
• Good artistic sense and rendering by following an artistic direction

 Additional Information:

• CDI
• Position to be filled as soon as possible
• Status frame
• Remuneration according to profile
• Position based in Lyon (Villeurbanne)
• Meal vouchers, health insurance, provident insurance, 50% transport reimbursement, sustainable mobility package, parking on premises, holiday bonus, birth bonus, possible support for mobility, etc.
• Position open to people recognized as disabled workers   

Benefits: 

• A great team of people!
• Warm atmosphere guaranteed
• Flexible hours
• Paid sick leave for children
• Hybrid work organization:  Teleworking and flex-office possible
• Weekly team breakfasts
• Annual Summer Camp
• Fruit baskets, drinks and coffee available…
• Sports sessions organized regularly
• Console tournaments, board games, and more!

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The Company:

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Our client is an independent video game producer whose games are well-known for their difficulty and challenging gameplay. The company's overall objective is to produce complex, character-driven titles with unique universes for the most selective consumers. Most importantly, it is a place of business with a welcoming and open working environment, as well as a fantastic team working with passion on the new generation of consoles.

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You will be responsible for:

• creating and integrating various VFX systems inside UE5 engine (Niagara),
• extending UE5 VFX systems to suit VFX Artists needs,
• working closely with Technical Animators / Gameplay Programmers on implementing various gameplay driven effects,

Job requirements

• knowledge of UE5 VFX system (Niagara),
• knowledge of UE5 material system,
• good knowledge of C++ (in the context of VFX programming in UE5 (creating and managing Niagara systems, emiters, data Interfaces, etc.)),
• practical  knowledge of current trends and solutions in VFX creation pipeline,
• teamwork skills,
• English skills that allow you to communicate on an everyday basis.

Nice to have:

• 3D vector and math skills,
• practical knowledge of HLSL,
• some experience with 3D software (Maya, Houdini),
• practical knowledge of Niagara fluid solvers (2D and 3D fluid grids)
• creating C++  plugins to aid VFX Artists (content importing plugins from Houdini, etc.).
• ability to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision,
• being a fan of horror genre (books, movies etc.).

What do we have to offer:

• earnings fitting to your skills and experience,
• possibility of long-term cooperation on current and upcoming projects,
• work in a creative environment, in a committed team of game enthusiasts,
• work in a modern, comfortable office,
• flexible working hours, days off, private healthcare, and working with new technologies.

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