Technical Artist – 12 Month Contract

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. Help establish and maintain project art pipelines from inception throughout the project life-cycle.

Posted 11/11/2026contractMadrid • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-time game art production, focusing on performance optimization, technical problem-solving, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in industry-standard tools and techniques, including Maya, Python, and game development practices.

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Maya ProficiencyPython ProgrammingPerformance ProfilingGame Development PracticesTechnical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

3DS Max ProficiencyMaterials/Shaders KnowledgePBR Workflow UnderstandingC++ ProgrammingC# ProgrammingUnreal Engine KnowledgeUnity KnowledgeMaya API KnowledgeRendering TechniquesLighting Techniques

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring AbilityAdaptabilityDependability

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopSubstanceHoudiniIn-House ToolsetsArt Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Real-Time Game ArtTechnical ArtAsset PerformanceVisual FidelityGame Art Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnityUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help establish and maintain project art pipelines from inception throughout the project life-cycle.
Support art and animation team requirements and assist with resolving technical issues.
Assist with creating and integrating in-house toolsets and creating materials/shaders.
Ensure artwork meets memory and frame rate guidelines through performance profiling.
Collaborate with artists to improve in-game asset performance while maintaining visual fidelity.
Ensure artwork follows naming conventions, texture layering structures and related guidelines.
Keep up to date with industry advancements and technologies and share knowledge with the art team.
Expand the library of tutorials, documents and technical guides to improve art-pipeline efficiency.
Proactively find solutions to technical issues.
Advise the Senior Technical Artist on resourcing concerns and production risks.
Encourage and mentor other Technical Art Team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enjoy the technical challenge and constraints of real-time game art and have some understanding of modern rendering, shading and lighting techniques.
Must be performance and quality focused.
Must have an excellent working knowledge and proficiency in Maya and/or 3DS Max and an excellent in-depth knowledge in Python.
Strong communication and organisation skills and confidence working within a multidisciplinary art team.
Good understanding of the technical limitations of current console hardware.
Practical and methodical approach to technical and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrate dependability and commitment to projects and tasks, and a hunger to learn and improve as a Technical Artist.
Flexible and calm approach with the ability to adapt to change.
Ability to deliver quality work within fixed time constraints.
Good knowledge of current game development practices and terminology and a passion for staying up to date with latest technology and embracing new game art techniques.
Knowledge of other scripting languages is advantageous.
Knowledge of the Maya API and programming in C++ or C# is advantageous.
Some understanding of Photoshop, Substance, Houdini etc. is advantageous.
Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity is advantageous.
Knowledge of materials/shaders and a good understanding of a PBR workflow.
At least 1 published title.

Benefits

Comp & perks

22 days holiday +3 Festive Studio Closure + Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Hours
Private Medical Insurance Scheme - BUPA
Anti-crunch ethos - a professional, fun and supportive working environment!
Free Parking
Company Socials, Monthly Lunches + Annual d3t Events
Breakout Areas - filled with perks such as games, BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc.
Discretionary flexible hours system
No-crunch policy as a studio