Tech Art

6 Minutes ago • 1 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Papaya is a fast-growing, profitable company creating skill-based mobile games enjoyed by millions. They are seeking a Technical Artist to join their R&D team in Warsaw. This role involves collaborating with game designers, artists, and programmers, advising on technical resources, researching new techniques, maintaining tools and pipelines, and bridging the gap between creative and technical teams. The company offers a hybrid work model and a startup-like environment where individual contributions make a real impact.
Must have:
  • Liaising between the design and development departments.
  • Import assets & animations, and implement them into the game engine.
  • Provide hands-on support to artists and engineers regarding asset performance and validation.
  • Investigate and implement new techniques and tools to enhance workflow and performance.
  • Solve complex technical issues during development.
  • Enhance gameplay with effects, particles, and animations.
  • 1+ years of experience as a Tech Artist in the gaming industry.
  • Possess a portfolio.
  • Experience with UNITY.
  • Knowledge in Photoshop, Unity (compression methods, optimization, VFX, UI system and animation systems).
  • Creative mindset and ability to overcome technical challenges.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines.
Good to have:
  • Scripting skills
  • Shader knowledge
Perks:
  • Comfortable office in central Warsaw equipped with all necessary tools (Macbook, external screen, etc).
  • Health Insurance - 'Compensa Vienna insurance group' medical care.
  • Monthly 'Uber eats' voucher.
  • Multi sport.
  • Snacks are available all day long.
  • HAPPY HOUR once a week.
  • Hybrid model.

Job Details

Description

At Papaya, we believe in the power of play. We create skill-based mobile games that combine fun, competition, and real rewards — enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.

We're building a platform where players join tournaments, connect with others, and keep coming back. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and user experience, we aim to redefine what mobile gaming can offer.

We’re a fast-growing, profitable company with the spirit of a startup — no corporate bureaucracy, no endless layers of approvals. Everyone on the team makes a real impact on the product, and your voice truly matters.

We’re looking for a Technical Artist who is excited about the game industry. As a Tech Artist, you will work closely with the Game Designers, Lead Artists, and Lead Programmers, advising on technical resources, and researching new techniques. Maintain tools and pipelines, and bridge the gap between our designers and developers.

We offer a hybrid work model with flexibility at our growing Warsaw office.

Responsibilities

  • Liaising between the design and development departments.
  • Import assets & animations, and implement them into the game engine, ensuring product quality and efficiency.
  • Provide hands-on support to artists and engineers regarding asset performance and validation.
  • Investigate and implement new techniques and tools to enhance the workflow and performance.
  • Solving complex technical issues during development.
  • Enhance gameplay with effects, particles, animations and more.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience as a Tech Artist in the gaming industry - a must
  • Portfolio - a must
  • Experience with UNITY - a must
  • Knowledge in: Photoshop, Unity (compression methods, optimization,VFX, UI system and animation systems) - a must
  • Creative mindset and ability to overcome technical challenges.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines.

Nice to have

  • Scripting skills
  • Shader knowledge

Benefits - what do we offer?

  • Comfortable office in central Warsaw equipped with all the necessary tools to conquer the universe (Macbook, external screen, etc)
  • Health Insurance - 'Compensa Vienna insurance group' medical care
  • Monthly 'Uber eats' voucher
  • Multi sport
  • Snacks are available all day long
  • HAPPY HOUR once a week
  • Hybrid model

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About The Company

Since 2019, Papaya has been committed to shaping the future of gaming through an innovative and forward-thinking approach to game development. We believe that gaming should be about more than just luck, which is why our games are designed to reward skill, strategy, and perseverance. Our primary focus is transforming single-player games into rewarding, multi-player skill-based tournaments. Whether it's our users or employees, we challenge everyone to take risks, try new things, and push themselves to new heights of achievement.

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