Lead Technical Artist

7 Months ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead Technical Artist needed for VR game development at Vertigo Games. Must have Unreal Engine, optimization, and strong technical skills. Bonus points for VR experience.
Must have:
  • Unreal Engine
  • Optimization
  • Technical Skills
  • Asset Creation
Good to have:
  • VR Experience
  • Substance Painter
  • Houdini
  • C++/C#
Perks:
  • Hybrid Work
  • VR Hardware

Job Details

Your mission
We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of big hit VR titles like Arizona Sunshine, The 7th Guest and the highly anticipated Metro Awakening. Our Amsterdam studio is gearing up to start development for a big IP project and we are looking to recruit a Lead Technical Artist who can work in tandem with the art and tech teams to research and implement the new tools and techniques we need to keep us at the forefront of VR development.

Are you looking for a studio that celebrates creativity and sets the bar in immersive entertainment? Then we should meet!


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive improvements and maintain the toolchain for art asset creation and optimization that meet the team’s needs.
  • Innovate on techniques in asset creation that get the best visual results from the target platform.
  • Instigate high-level art-related decisions throughout the development cycle regarding art-related project risks.
  • Train other artists in best practices, tools and processes
  • Lead our team of up to 4 Technical Artists, planning their work and monitoring their performance.
  • Optimize scenes and assets and find creative solutions to ensure an optimal player experience.
  • Research and implement technical improvements to our pipeline.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies related to VR optimization and asset creation.
  • Provide technical tools and guidance to ensure art assets meet performance and quality standards.
Your profile
  • A solid understanding of rendering theory from cutting edge console to mobile.
  • Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5, from blueprinting to materials and shaders, etc.
  • An expert in optimization for both high end and mobile, from profiling to rolling out content fixes.
  • Experienced in managing people and an interest in aiding other technical artists in their growth.
  • Strong technical insight; from content creation to getting it to run in a game.
  • An affinity with workflow optimization and knowledge of Python; writing scripts and tools that make life easier.
  • You are an effective communicator with management and the team.
Bonus points for
  • It is a clear bonus if you have already worked in VR.
  • Substance Painter & Designer experience.
  • Highly experienced with Houdini.
  • Programming skills in C++ and/or C#.
  • Understanding of CGFX and/or HLSL shader languages.
  • Modeling and texturing abilities.
We offer
  • A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
  • A hybrid working model with two office days per week.
  • Income tax reduction for eligible expats.
  • Relocation cost compensation depending on your situation.
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
  • Free train commuting to and from the office.
  • Free pension plan.
  • A healthy lunch in our canteen.
  • Group activities and an annual VR game jam.
  • Thursday afternoon drinks.
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
  • Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.
About us

Vertigo Games is a multi-platform VR  entertainment company with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam (NL) and Los  Angeles, California (USA).

With experienced teams in the areas of Studios, Publishing and Arcades, the company develops, publishes and distributes a growing portfolio of quality VR games that offer a novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experience both in- and outside of the home.

In 2020, Vertigo Games joined the leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, Koch Media, now PLAION (a subsidiary of the Embracer Group), adding VR gaming to the Group’s global network.

In 2021, the company announced it has five more high-end titles in the pipeline for the coming years.


     
 

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About The Company

Vertigo is the mobile game development & publishing studio of midcore real-time social multiplayer games, located in Istanbul, Turkey. Our goal is to develop and self-publish social multiplayer games with the best gaming experience and high quality production values. We're focusing on making the best games with polished graphics and addictive game-play. We offer a fun, lively and dynamic workplace, where creativity, agility, and innovation are encouraged, prized and rewarded. Working with us will develop your skills, drive your career forward and delight millions of players around the world. As a fast-growing team of game development enthusiasts, we create a challenging work environment open to anybody truly passionate about mobile games. jobs@vertigogames.co https://www.vertigogames.co

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