Technical Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Gamemode One seeks a Technical Artist for a 6-week contract (starting April 14, 2025) to work remotely within 4 hours of GMT-4 or hybrid locally. This role involves leading the production of procedural animations and VFX for an upcoming Minecraft IP Add-On. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers and programmers, fine-tuning game feel, enhancing player immersion, supporting development through testing and iteration, and contributing to game optimization. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of bringing visual systems to life, balancing technical expertise with creative artistry. Experience with the technical art workflow unique to Minecraft is highly desirable. The position offers the opportunity to work on exciting franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, Avatar, and Sonic.
Must have:
  • Procedural animation and VFX production
  • Game optimization
  • Collaboration with designers and programmers
  • Minecraft technical art workflow experience
Perks:
  • Opportunity to work on exciting franchises (How to Train Your Dragon, Avatar, Sonic)
  • Caring and high-integrity work culture
  • Company events and team building
  • Inclusive and welcoming work environment
  • Possibility of contract extension

Job Details

Location: Remote within 4 hours of GMT -4 (Halifax, Canada), or hybrid for local applicants

Contract for 6 weeks starting April 14, 2025


A Bit About Us

Gamemode One was founded 7 years ago to do things right in the Minecraft gaming space - especially doing right by our staff, and right by our players. We care deeply about our vibrant company culture, which enables us all to do our best work. We are looking to scale to meet our full potential, while continuing to prioritize staff-wellbeing, and make excellent games.


The Opportunity

Join our growing team at Gamemode One and play a key role in shaping the future of technical art in Minecraft! As our Technical Artist, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing visual systems to life—balancing your technical expertise with creative artistry.


You’ll lead the production of procedural animations and VFX for our upcoming IP Add-On as well as contribute actively to game optimization. Collaborating closely with designers and programmers, you’ll fine-tune game feel, elevate player immersion, and support development through testing and iteration. In learning the technical art workflow that is unique to Minecraft, you’ll directly shape high-quality, engaging gameplay experiences enjoyed by players worldwide.


At Gamemode One, you won’t just work on great games—you’ll conquer creative challenges and craft the next iconic Minecraft IP Add-On!


Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on exciting franchises such as How to Train your Dragon, Avatar, and Sonic!
  • Caring and high-integrity work culture
  • Company events and team building
  • Inclusive and welcoming work environment
  • Working with a creative and talented team while making high-quality products
  • Possibility of contract extension if it aligns with needs


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About The Company

Gamemode One is a small, but growing, team with a love of community, innovation, and initiative. We’re interested in making quality, beloved games, and being a stable place for career growth. We know diversity makes us all stronger, and are proud of every member of our 20+ team across 10 countries. We love making games and the unique challenges of making them in Minecraft.

Let’s make great things together! We look forward to meeting you.

Our namesake is a tribute to our Minecraft roots. "​/gamemode 1"​ is the command in Minecraft that enables creative mode.

Creative mode was the tool that laid the foundation for us to grow into the builders, developers, artists, designers, and world-building enthusiasts that we are today.

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