Technical Lead

Location: Pune

Experience Required: 10 to 12 years

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

About Our client and Job Summary:

• The client specializes in high-quality mobile gaming art production, collaborating with top game developers to deliver visually stunning and immersive experiences.

• They are expanding and seeking passionate, talented individuals to join The Mods and make a lasting impact in gaming.

• The client is looking for a Technical Lead to bridge the gap between art and programming, ensuring game visuals are optimized for mobile platforms.

• This role involves leading technical artists, managing design and implementation solutions, and working closely with artists to overcome complex technical challenges while maintaining the creative vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team and guide technical direction, ensuring high-quality and optimized game visuals.

• Collaborate with artists to ensure the integration of art assets into the game engine is efficient and performs optimally.

• Conduct code and asset reviews, ensuring quality standards and best practices are followed.

• Mentor technical artists, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while solving complex problems.

• Help maintain the creative vision of the game, ensuring a balance between technical constraints and artistic goals.

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Technical Artist or Technical Lead in game development

• Strong understanding of both art and programming pipelines in game development.

• Proficiency in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and relevant scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#) for automating workflow and tool development.

• Knowledge of shader programming with HLSL/GLSL.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

• Experience with performance optimization across platforms.

• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, Blender).

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

What We Offer

• Creative Growth: Be part of a team shaping the future of mobile game art in the industry.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package.

• Dynamic Work Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to creativity and innovation in gaming.

• Industry Exposure: Work with leading game studios and creators driving the stylized art movement.

Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.