Senior Lead Artist - Unity Tech Artist

The role of Technical Artist involves developing and implementing high-quality content in a team environment to support the delivery of games at the highest quality. As a creative professional with development experience, the Technical Artist is expected to become a subject-matter expert in their discipline by contributing to the success of various commercially released products within the gaming industry. The Technical Artist is responsible for mastering technical issues such as rendering, performance, streaming, and memory management to create visually appealing yet optimized assets. They maintain art and animation production workflows by ensuring smooth workflows across different departments and implementing tools to streamline tasks. The Technical Artist also learns custom toolsets and engine constraints specific to the company to provide efficient solutions to common problems. Problem-solving and innovation are key aspects of the role, as the Technical Artist proactively tackles art-related technological challenges and collaborates with the engineering team to develop creative solutions. Additionally, they contribute to proof-of-concept presentations for game features, support the art team with tools and assistance, and maintain the After Effects export pipeline. The Technical Artist provides desktop support and troubleshooting to ensure artists can work without technical interruptions. They modify artwork to meet technical requirements, optimize art data production processes, and maintain organized project data. Conducting asset quality assurance, participating in team critiques, and enforcing file structure and naming conventions are also part of the Technical Artist's responsibilities. Essential skills for this role include technical art expertise, problem-solving, strong collaboration skills, tool development experience, pipeline optimization, and attention to detail. Candidates should have degree or diploma qualifications in animation or a related discipline and at least 5 years of experience in a professional animation/technical art role. Aristocrat, a world leader in gaming content and technology, offers a robust benefits package, global career opportunities, and a diverse work environment where individual differences are valued. The company values responsible gameplay, governance, employee wellbeing, and sustainability, and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please note that travel is not expected for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.,