Senior Technical Artist

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Technical Artist at BULKHEAD, you'll be proficient in game engine technologies (UE4/UE5) and work closely with the art team to solve artistic challenges. Your responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining procedural systems; understanding technical constraints; collaborating with developers and designers; optimizing game performance; mentoring junior team members; and creating tools, shaders, and solutions from initial design through final implementation. You'll be a key contributor to the overall game experience, using your expertise in node-based procedural systems and cross-discipline collaboration to ensure the vision is realized effectively.
Must have:
  • UE4/UE5 experience and Blueprint skills
  • Procedural systems (PCG or Houdini)
  • Independent and collaborative work abilities
  • Art solution creation and prototyping
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Mentoring junior team members
Good to have:
  • Multiplayer FPS level creation experience
  • World Machine experience
Perks:
  • Relocation package

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

As our Senior Technical Artist at BULKHEAD, you will have proficient knowledge with the engine. You will be working closely with others within your team to offer solutions to art problems and be able to prototype them. 

You will have the opportunity to use your creativity and technical skills to contribute to the creation of our game, creating a unique game experience and communicating the vision through the team. 

You will work closely with the Art Team to build solutions, tools and shaders, and interface with other   departments and the art direction team to help realise the development needs. You will offer creative solutions from end to end, from early design work, through to prototype and final implementation.

You will be excellent in cross discipline collaboration and use your expertise to mentor and develop the skills of Junior members on a day-to-day basis. You will be comfortable in explaining your workload and have the ability to accept candid feedback from your Lead and the Art Director.

This is an in-studio role and this is non-negotiable however; we can offer bespoke relocation packages.

If you have the skills and passion we are looking for and want to be part of something special, we want to hear from you!

// RESPONSIBILITIES

- Capable of designing, implementing and maintaining deep procedural systems, while helping to create technical solutions

- Understanding of the technical constraints of the engine, project, and the needs of the Art Team

- Pro-actively work alongside other developers and designers to share and gather essential information remaining consistent within your work

- Will assist in optimising the game in order to meet the technical budgets set, always remaining artistic while keeping performance in mind

- Mentor more Junior members of the team, aiming to upskill and skill share throughout the team.

// REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Experience and knowledge of UE4/UE5 and developing solutions in blueprints

- Competent with node based procedural systems such as PCG or Houdini, helping to streamline the art pipeline

- The ability to work independently as well as working alongside a small handful of other Tech Artists

- Experience and passion for creating solutions for Art Teams and prototyping them

- Experience in verbal and written communication skills

// DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Previous experience in Technical Art roles.

- Experience in creating levels for multiplayer first-person shooters.

- Experience with World machine is desired

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About The Company

Located in the heart of the UK, Derby serves as the home for BULKHEAD, a centre for creativity and innovation matched by its occupants here at Cardinal Square. Housing our AAA team, our modern, highly accessible and ever-evolving work space is a hospitable and welcoming environment for all those who join us on our journey.


With a body of over 120 talented team members spread across multiple teams and projects, involvement remains a key focal point in our growth and expansion as we go from strength to strength. 


Adapting with an ever-evolving industry has been a key principal for our young company as we move forward, with each individual as important as the last, a focused and versatile ensemble determined to remain functional in a competitive environment.


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