Principal Tech Artist

Aristocrat

. Address critical technical art implementation and ensure asset creation follows accurate guidelines .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Unity and shader programming, with a strong focus on optimizing visual fidelity for mobile platforms. Capable of leading technical art initiatives, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior artists.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unity Engine ExpertiseGLSL Shader AuthoringC# ProficiencyUnity UI System MasteryMobile Game Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Shader ProgrammingReal Time Graphic PipelineAsset Creation GuidelinesCustom Tooling DevelopmentProfiling and Benchmarking3D/2D Art Asset CreationAutomation Tools for Unity UITechnical Art ImplementationVisual Feature ImplementationTechnical Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative AttitudeTeam-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

UnityGLSLShaderlabGitVersion Control Workflows

Industry Keywords

Mobile Game DevelopmentTechnical ArtVisual FidelityGame Features ImplementationOnboarding and Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Address critical technical art implementation and ensure asset creation follows accurate guidelines
Identify opportunities and create custom tooling for the technical art team
Drive technical solutions to achieve high visual fidelity while balancing target mobile hardware limitations
Collaborate with developers and artists to implement new game features and UI designs
Support junior technical artists' onboarding and training
Lead implementation of visual features and bridge art and engineering
Evolve the technical art team's tooling and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant industry experience using Unity
Advanced knowledge of the real time graphic pipeline, shader programming and the Unity Engine
Extensive experience authoring GLSL shaders in shaderlab
Ability to make targeted optimisations using profiling and benchmarking tools
Strong proficiency in C#
Ability to create custom components and tools for automation and expanding the capabilities of the Unity UI system
Expert understanding of the Unity UI system
Solid knowledge of 3D/2D art asset creation software
Mobile game development experience is highly desirable
Proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-oriented, collaborative attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
Health and wellbeing benefits may be available depending on role and location
Paid time off may be available depending on role and location
Retirement plans may be available depending on role and location
Insurance coverage may be available depending on role and location
Other local or statutory benefits may be available depending on role and location