Technical Artist - Team 3

About Ringtail Team 3

Are you driven by the desire to build something that empowers others to create and explore? Ever wish to be part of a team that is genuinely dedicated to enabling players to share their creative ideas, dreams, and visions with a global audience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We’re on the lookout for a Technical Artist to join our team at Ringtail Interactive, a place where we’re pioneering the future of creative gaming. SCAPE, our flagship product, is an innovative, community-driven platform built from the ground up to be the quintessential virtual world! SCAPE will facilitate exploration, creation, collection, and discovery, equipping players with an extensive array of design tools, and enabling them to craft games, experiences, and much more. Creators can confidently share their work with the world, secure in the knowledge that their creations are protected and, most importantly, remain their own.

Our team stands out for its innovation and excitement about the future we’re building. If you’re feeling inspired by what you’ve read and would like to join it, we’re eager to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking for a mid-level to senior Technical Artist with experience in the PC gaming space. Our project is ambitious and you will be one of the senior positions in building up the actual 3D world. Working closely with the Art Director and Tech Lead, you will be responsible of building up the pipelines and tools between Art and Tech, shader coding, asset and scene optimizing, and VFX.

We are currently on the lookout for two technical artists: one VFX expert and one UI pro. If you think any of these could be the right fit for you, keep reading!

Your day-to-day as a Technical Artist

• Collaborating with artists and designers to create game assets that are both visually stunning and technically sound
• Developing and maintaining art pipelines and tools to ensure efficient workflows for the art team
• Working closely with the engineers to integrate art assets into the game engine, optimizing performance and ensuring compatibility across platforms
• Developing and maintaining shaders and materials that are efficient, visually compelling, and work seamlessly with the game engine
• Creating and implementing visual effects that enhance the game's immersive experience
• Identifying and developing tools to support artists and engineers
• Providing technical oversight, direction, and mentorship to the team
• Staying up-to-date with the latest art and technical trends and techniques and continuously improve our art pipeline

Requirements

• Experience with building up pipelines and tools for PC games
• Expert knowledge of implementing complex 3D & 2D art assets and optimizing
  
• Clear understanding of modular modelling, procedural modelling, procedural texture generation
• Full experience of making new shaders for PC games
• Expert level of Unity3D and Shadergraph, as well as Blender, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Zbrush, 3D Coat, Spine Animation
• Good Understanding of C# and Python
• Good artistic eye and imagination to make eye catching VFX and shaders based on limited references
• A portfolio that demonstrates and highlights your best work in games

Good to have

• 2-6 years of PC game experience with multiple different projects
• Willingness to learn new skills, and adopt new software quickly
• As a gamer, you bring ideas from your gaming experiences
• Start-up game development studio experience

Personal traits

• Strong communication skills
• Capable of working independently with minimum supervision
• Open to feedback and iterations
• Interested in new gaming fields and trends
• Pro-active artist who always takes feedback seriously and loves sharing ideas
• Positive attitude towards your general approach to work life

About Ringtail Interactive

Ringtail Interactive is at the forefront of redefining what’s possible in game development, supported by a small yet rapidly expanding team. Our diverse departments are hard at work on various projects, ranging from a high-quality game platform designed for creators of all backgrounds to our groundbreaking Anything-to Anything technology – and that’s just the beginning.

Our team comprises a global community of seasoned professionals, all united by a shared passion for gaming. As we continue to strengthen our core team, we’re poised to take significant steps in shaping the future of our projects. Every member of our team can make a tangible impact on the products we share with the world, fostering a culture where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.