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Senior Technical Artist | Artiste Technique Senior.e

Behaviour Interactive

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Senior Technical Artist | Artiste Technique Senior.e

6 Months ago • 6 Years + • Technical Art

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Job Description

Senior Technical Artist with 6+ years of experience in Unreal Engine and a passion for mentoring junior team members.

Must have:

Unreal Engine
Technical Artist
AAA Experience
Optimization Skills

Good to have:

Procedural Systems
Real-Time Graphics
Hardware Understanding
Programming Skills

Perks:

Remote Work
Mentorship Opportunities

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Since several work modes are offered to all our employees (100% from home, Flex, 100% in-office), job opportunities posted here are available for candidates across the UK, unless indicated otherwise.

Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has more than 1,300 employees worldwide with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). This role will be part of the team working on co- and full-development projects across all platforms for Behaviour’s roster of blue-chip clients, which includes Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, 2K, and many others.

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law. Basically, we respect and appreciate each other no matter who we are!

Join our dynamic team and become a key player in shaping gaming experiences. We are at the forefront of the gaming industry, pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. We are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Technical Artist with expertise in Unreal Engine and a passion for mentoring others to join our talented team.

As a Senior/Principal Technical Artist, you will have the opportunity to work in AAA projects, utilizing your technical artistry to automate tasks, enhance processes, and develop cutting-edge solutions and tools. Your role will be pivotal in pushing technological boundaries while coaching and supporting junior team members in our Middlesbrough office.

In this role you will :

Develop Solutions: Create best practices, tools, and innovative solutions to solve complex problems.
Asset Reuse: Promote the reuse of assets, knowledge, and tools across multiple projects.
Technical Expertise: Ensure the team has the technical skills required for project success.
Innovate Technology: Constantly push the limits of technology to achieve the best visual results.
Facilitate Communication: Establish strong communication channels between creative and technical teams.
Optimize Performance: Profile and implement solutions to enhance performance and optimize art assets without compromising artistic vision.
Pipeline Management: Develop, update, and maintain technical pipelines, tools, and workflows for artists and projects studio wide.
Mentorship: Support and coach junior team members, fostering their growth and development.

What we're looking for :

Experience: 6+ years as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry, with at least one AAA title shipped.
Unreal Engine: Proficiency with Unreal Engine; experience with other game engines is a plus.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of 3D modeling, textures, frames, animation, lighting, special effects, and scripts.
Optimization: Expertise in optimizing game assets and improving art pipelines and visual quality.
Procedural Systems: Knowledge of procedural systems and dynamic lighting challenges.
Real-Time Graphics: Technical knowledge of real-time 3D graphics and digital content creation pipelines.
Hardware Understanding: Solid grasp of rendering hardware on multiple platforms, specifically PC and consoles.
Mentorship Experience: Proven track record of coaching and supporting junior team members.
Next-Gen Techniques: Comprehensive understanding of current and next-gen art pipelines and techniques in game development, including: Nanite and virtualized geometry, raytracing and real-time global illumination, advanced procedural tool design and content generation, AI and Machine Learning, high-resolution asset creation, physically based rendering (PBR) and stylized texturing workflows.

Nice to Have:

Programming Skills: Background in programming.
3D Software: Experience with Maya or any other 3D software package.
Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with us? Apply now to join our team and help create the next generation of gaming experiences.

Rejoignez notre équipe dynamique et devenez un·e acteur·rice dans l’élaboration des expériences de jeu. Nous sommes à l'avant-garde de l'industrie du jeu vidéo, repoussant les limites de la technologie et de la créativité. Nous recherchons actuellement un·e artiste technique senior·e ou principal·e possédant une expertise dans Unreal Engine et une passion pour mentorer les autres et rejoindre notre équipe talentueuse.

En tant qu'artiste technique senior·e/principal·e, vous aurez l'opportunité de travailler sur des projets AAA, en utilisant votre talent technique pour automatiser les tâches, améliorer les processus et développer des solutions et des outils de pointe. Votre rôle sera essentiel pour repousser les limites technologiques tout en encadrant et en soutenant les jeunes membres de l'équipe de notre bureau de Middlesbrough.

Toutes nos opportunités d'emploi sont offertes aux résidents du UK et le mode de travail est choisi par l'employé (100% télétravail, Flex. ou 100% au bureau), sauf indication contraire.

Fondé au siège à Montréal, Behaviour compte plus de 1,300 employés dans le monde à travers nos studios à Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) et au Royaume-Uni (Behaviour UK-North and Behaviour UK-South). Ce role fera partie intégrante des équipes qui œuvrent sur des projets de co-développement et développement complet sur toutes les plateformes pour nos clients, tels que Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, 2K et bien d'autres.

Chez Behaviour Interactif, on croit en l’équité des chances pour tout le monde et on célèbre la diversité des personnes, des perspectives et des idées. C’est donc important pour nous de travailler avec des talents qui proviennent de tous les horizons, et ce, indépendamment de leur âge, sexe, ethnicité, couleur, origine ethnique ou nationale, religion, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, statut familial, handicap ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois applicables.

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About The Company

Behaviour Interactive

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Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated base building and raiding title Meet Your Maker™. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and in Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.