Video Game Technical Artist (senior)

Tentworks Interactive is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our talented team in crafting engaging and immersive video games. As a Senior Technical Artist, you will act as a bridge between the art and programming teams, ensuring that the vision of the game is realized while maintaining performance and technical standards. You will be responsible for optimizing art assets, developing technical solutions, and providing guidance to junior artists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with artists and game designers to define art production pipelines and workflows.
• Optimize 3D models, textures, and animations for performance across multiple platforms.
• Develop and maintain tools that assist in the art production process.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for technical issues related to art assets.
• Assist in creating shaders and materials that align with the visual style of the game.
• Train and mentor junior artists in technical matters and ensure best practices are followed.
• Stay updated on current trends and technologies in game development.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working full-time in the gaming industry as a Technical Artist, with a strong portfolio demonstrating technical art skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unity, or Unreal Engine.
• Strong knowledge of shaders, lighting, and rendering techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages (Python, C#, etc.) and the development of custom tools.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• A passion for video games and a strong understanding of game development workflows.
• Experience mentoring other team members is a plus.

Benefits:
• 28 days in a year of paid time off
• Regular team engagement events
• Work with a passionate team
• Eligibility for employee stock options
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Free Snacks
• Wellness Resources

"Cereal before milk".

Tentworks Interactive California is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status