Senior Tools & Pipeline Technical Artist/Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Mob Entertainment, known for the "Poppy Playtime" game, is looking for a Senior Tools & Pipeline Technical Artist/Engineer. This role involves enhancing creative workflows and ensuring seamless art asset integration. You will collaborate with artists and engineers to develop and optimize tools within Unreal Engine and DCC tools, using scripting languages like Python and Blueprint. Responsibilities include providing technical support, mentoring team members, and participating in feedback sessions to foster a positive and innovative work environment.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in Maya, Substance, and Photoshop
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Scripting and tool development skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration
  • Familiarity with asset management
Good to have:
  • Extensive C++ and/or C# experience
  • Shader development and optimization
  • Procedural systems design
  • Houdini experience

Job Details

Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime".  This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands.  To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occured since the game's launch 4 years ago. 

 

Our studio is seeking a seasoned Senior Tools & Pipeline Technical Artist/Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key member, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our creative workflow, empowering our artists, and ensuring the seamless integration of art assets into our games. Collaborating closely with artists, engineers, and technical artists, you will spearhead the development and optimization of tools within Unreal Engine and various Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of game development and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists and engineers to refine and optimize our creative workflow and toolset.
  • Provide technical support and develop custom tools to streamline art production processes.
  • Utilize scripting languages like Python and Blueprint to extend the functionality of DCC tools and Unreal Engine.
  • Mentor and share knowledge with team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Actively participate in feedback sessions and contribute to a positive and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Substance, and Photoshop.
  • Strong background in game development, with experience using Unreal Engine.
  • Demonstrated ability to write scripts and develop tools to enhance artist productivity.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Familiarity with asset management and performance optimization techniques.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with C++ and/or C#.
  • Previous experience in shader development and optimization.
  • Experience with designing and implementing procedural systems
  • Experience working with Houdini

🎮 Heads Up, Player: Beware of Job Scams

At Mob Entertainment, protecting our community—players and applicants alike—is part of our game plan. Please keep the following in mind during your application process:

  • We’ll never ask you to pay for anything (apps, interviews, background checks, gear, etc.).

  • We only email from official @mobentertainment.com addresses—no Gmail or weird lookalikes or they are from our Greenhouse applicant tracking system.

  • We don’t ask for personal financial info like bank accounts, credit cards, or wire transfers until you have officially been onboarded.

  • Watch out for someone using mobentertainment.us as their email as it is a scam

  • If something feels off, pause the quest and reach out to us directly at brandon.davenport@mobentertainment.com

We love that you want to join our world—just make sure you're talking to the real us. Stay safe out there!

#LI-Remote

Mob Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to info@mobentertainment.com

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About The Company

Mob Entertainmentis a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime".  This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occured since the game's launch 4 years ago.
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