Technical Artists

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios is seeking Technical Artists for global opportunities in 2025. Responsibilities include strong rigging and skinning, art pipeline troubleshooting, optimization suggestions, shader and blueprint creation, collaboration with code and art teams, style recreation, and platform technology aptitude demonstration. Candidates should possess experience in creating and optimizing shaders, proficiency in C++, Python, or C#, versatile VFX skills, Unreal Engine or custom engine experience, DCC package familiarity (Maya, Blender), Houdini and Blueprint experience. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, opportunities to work on AAA titles with industry leaders, professional growth, flexible work arrangements, and remote options.
Must have:
  • Strong Rigging & Skinning
  • Shader Creation & Optimization
  • Unreal Engine or Custom Engine exp
  • DCC Package (Maya, Blender) exp
  • C++, Python, or C# proficiency
  • VFX Skills
  • Houdini & Blueprint exp
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Work on AAA titles
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Remote opportunity
  • Cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events

Job Details

Keywords Studios is the leading provider of creative and technical services to over 950 clients, including major AAA developers and publishers such as Microsoft, Bandai Namco, and PlayStation. With a global network of 75+ studios, we co-develop games and provide comprehensive support across all aspects of game development including Localization, QA, Audio Services, Art Production, Game Development, Marketing services and much more. Our teams bring the visions of industry leaders to life, whether enhancing iconic franchises or building new projects from the ground up.

About the Role:

At Keywords Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. Your work will play a key role in upholding the high-quality standards and exceptional service that Keywords Studios is renowned for across the globe.

If you're ready to make an impact in the gaming industry and help shape the future of gaming, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

  • Strong and versatile Rigging and Skinning skills
  • Troubleshooting art pipeline and providing solutions
  • Optimisation suggestions for all aspects of art within a game
  • Create and optimise material shaders and blueprints
  • Work closely with the code and art teams
  • Critique and iterate in a group
  • Follow and recreate established art styles
  • Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

Requirements

  • Experience creating and optimizing shaders
  • Basic proficiency with C++, Python or C#
  • Strong and versatile VFX skills
  • Experience in Unreal or a Custom Engine is a must
  • Experience using DCC Packages (Maya, Blender, etc.)
  • Experience with Houdini
  • Blueprint experience

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits our studios can offer:

    • Competitive salary and benefits
    • Projects aligned with your expertise
    • Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
    • Professional growth opportunities
    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Fully Remote opportunity
    • Dedicated to diversity and inclusion
    • Additional perks: cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Asia Pacific, China, Australia, Japan, Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Technical Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid, on-site, remote

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