A Technical Artist is a creative professional who works at the intersection of art and technology. They bridge the gap between artists and programmers and are responsible for creating tools and pipelines that enable artists to create high-quality content efficiently.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain art production pipelines, including tools for modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering
Collaborate with artists and programmers to identify and solve technical problems in the production process
Optimize art assets for performance and memory usage
Ensure that art assets meet technical requirements, such as resolution and file format
Create documentation and to help artists use production tools effectively
Stay up to date with the latest tools and techniques in the field of technical art
Help to establish best practices for the art production pipeline
Act as a bridge between art and programming departments

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, art, or related field
3+ years of work experience
Strong understanding of 3D/2D graphics and game development pipelines
Experience in C# and shaders
Experience with game engines such as Unity
Familiarity with industry-standard art tools such any 3D software and Photoshop
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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