Embark on an exciting journey with My Neighbor Alice!

We are crafting a world unlike any other, and we need a visionary technical artist to join us. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new web3 life simulation multiplayer game for PC, set in a fresh and engaging IP.

As a Technical Artist, you will work closely with artists and programmers to help with the asset and pipeline optimizations. You will participate in the implementation of technical art features, develop tools and workflows, and will perform debugging on tools and processes.

Reporting to the Art Director, you collaborate with other artists as well as the Art Lead to ensure the delivery of an exceptional gaming experience.You will also work with the development team as well as the UI/UX department to tackle features and improvements.

This role is anticipated to be a remote work position, with some occasional travel involved.

Are you up for the challenge?

Job Description

A Technical Artist will work closely with artists and programmers to help with the asset and pipeline optimizations. You will participate in the implementation of technical art features, develop tools and workflows, and will perform debugging on tools and processes.

The main and usual functions of the Technical Artist are to:

• Setting up and maintaining production pipelines and workflow

• Develop and test tools that will be used by the artists to improve and assist their work in production

• Work with Art and Technical Directors to ensure a cohesive visual language with optimized assets

• Use the best tools and methods for improving and facilitating the graphic workload

• Share best practices, conduct training sessions to the team to ensure proper use of tools and methods

• Integrate, validate and optimize graphic data in the engine by using scripts if needed

• Provide support to both the art team, engineering team as well as UI/UX designers

• Produce and maintain documentation on tools, methods, trainings, processes, and engine limits for consultation and future reference

• Spearhead asset integration, ensuring that assets are performant and shippable

• Gatekeeper of technical art constraints, pushing for top visual quality and performance

• Optimization and Game Performance Profiling

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the following areas in game development:

  • Modelling & Texturing

  • Scripting/Tools Development

  • Lighting

  • VFX & Shaders

  • Rendering & Post Processing

  • Rigging and Animation

• Strong understanding of the Graphics Rendering Pipeline for Unity

• Experience working with Unity & C#, Knowledge of UI/UX Development for Unity is a plus

• Experience working with Source Control (Git)

• Strong understanding of Art Production Processes and Workflows

• Background in 3d development software (3ds Max, Maya, Blender)

• Eagerness to learn current developing next-gen technologies for games

• Able to work under pressure, learn new skills, and develop a good relationship between the team

• Experience in collaboration between artists, programmers, technical directors

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, creative at finding solutions

Extra Points

• Diverse art background, with experience in different art principles

• Passion and knowledge of Blockchain & Web3

• Experience working with Game Communities and Marketing teams

• Experience or interest in other disciplines (Design, engineering, etc.).

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the web3 games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide!

Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. Thank you for your interest.