Technical Art Director

As a Technical Art Director, you are a technical expert in the art field. You have a deep understanding of the production pipeline and are able to make technical decisions for all artistic disciplines, driving the visual quality of the game while respecting the technical constraints. You will work closely with the development teams for the production of our ambitious video game. You are responsible for the readiness of asset production pipelines as well as the technical quality of all in-game assets and adherence to performance and memory budgets.

Joining Amazon Games Montréal means taking part in the foundation of a new video game studio that operates at a focused, human scale; participating in the creation of a new intellectual property, a fresh take on the AAA multiplayer online battle arena game (yes, a MOBA); and collaborating with a team of well-rounded experts who have a great time working together. Come build the future with us!

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the game’s vision, design, and technical needs and determine technical feasibility and mitigation plans;
• Define performance and memory budgets for art assets, ensuring they are understood and respected at all levels;
• Consistently lead the profiling and optimization of art assets throughout the game’s development;
• Lead the design and development of various tools and automation scripts needed by the art team;
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, ensuring that the technical art direction is understood and respected at all levels;
• Oversee the art and design pipeline creation process, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining high quality standards;
• Identify and resolve technical artistic issues that impact creation through development, proposing innovative and pragmatic solutions that enable teammates to do their best work;
• Stay on top of artistic and technological trends in the video game industry to ensure the team stays at the forefront of innovation

About Amazon Games

We’re actively developing and publishing a portfolio of games and aspire to create compelling destinations to discover new games and in-game content. Our core divisions: Game Publishing, Game Development and Prime Gaming work together with our external partners to develop, publish, and deliver the best AAA games. From concept to live services, our teams aim to be the best at creating worlds you want to play in. We believe in a future where everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games. We listen to the players so we can deliver great, player-focused games and best-in-class service. We believe in building teams and products that reflect and offer an inclusive environment for all our employees and customers. By taking a diverse group from different backgrounds and giving them the freedom to be innovative and creative, we create an environment where our team members push boundaries, challenge each other, and learn new ways to unlock their full potential.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Qualifications:
• Proven experience in a technical art direction role in the video game industry;
• Proficiency with standard software and art authoring tools such as Maya, as well as a thorough understanding of design principles and artistic techniques;
• Proficiency with graphics profiling tools such as RenderDoc or equivalent;
• Proven ability to inspire a creative technical team, fostering a collaborative and stimulating work environment;
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to present and defend technical artistic concepts convincingly;
• Degree in art, design, animation, programming, or a related field, or equivalent field experience;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English; due to the nature of the role which requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingual French and English is required for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Unreal game engine is strong plus;
• Knowledge of scripting languages and tools is a strong plus;
• Passion for online multiplayer games.
• We know that your talent and skills can be expressed through a variety of relevant experiences. We encourage you to apply, even though you may not have all the qualifications listed.

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