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Character Tech Artist

Job Description

Gameloft is actively seeking a highly skilled Technical Artist to join our dynamic cross-functional team. In this role, you'll collaborate on thrilling upcoming cross-platform games featuring major IPs, making significant contributions to our projects.

Responsibilities

• Be a bridge between artists and programmers.
• Work closely within the tech art team, with team leads, producers, and art director.
• Inform teams of foreseeable issues and technical limitations as relevant to art direction.
• Research and prototype techniques for chosen art direction.
• Find creative solutions to realize artistic visions within the technical limits of the target platforms.
• Design, build, and maintain art content pipelines.
• Develop scripts and tools for artists to optimize their workflow.
• Work on a wide range of games, with a variety of technologies and game engines.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding 3D applications, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter and Photoshop.
• An excellent understanding of the 3D pipeline for getting assets into a game engine.
• Excellent knowledge of modelling, skinning and UV’s in Maya.
• Knowledge of games engines and how they work internally.
• Understanding and experience of device limitations and challenges.
• Enjoy working across multiple disciplines.
• Capability of conveying important information to all relevant departments in the work including designers, graphics programmers, production staff, and Lead artists.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Unreal Engine.

Benefits

• Comprehensive relocation package for successful candidates.
• Flexible work model to support work-life balance.
• Learning and development programs to foster professional growth.
• Private Health Insurance and fitness subsidies.
• Relaxation space with massage chair.
• Employee mental health assistance.
• Additional leave including birthday, Christmas, and women's health leave.
• Free coffee, daily snacks, and light breakfast.
• Social Friday drinks with friendly game tournaments.
• Spectacular roof-top terrace with river views and a game room.
• Referral program with generous bonuses.
• Awesome Gameloft-themed merch.
• Studio Mascot - Mr. Hendricks, our friendly Dachshund who protects our studio.

Additional Information

We can’t wait to find our next great talent!

Please submit your CV, cover letter or portfolio (if applicable).

Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.

Company Description

Gameloft Brisbane, part of the global Gameloft family, opened in 2014 and since then has released Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, and multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail™. In 2022, Gameloft Brisbane was announced as the winner of the coveted ‘Studio of the Year’ at the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs).

We believe the keys to success are a great studio culture and finding a balance in everything we do, whether it's working with great people on exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle of Queensland Australia.

We're setting our sights on an exciting new direction in game development, embracing the challenges and opportunities of cross-platform innovation. As pioneers in leading Brisbane's game development landscape, we're dedicated to crafting immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms. As we venture into this exciting phase, we're also expanding our talented team to bring to life a range of unannounced projects.