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Technical Artist (Multiplayer Action)

A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.

Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?

We are looking for a Technical Artist to join our team in the development AAA multiplayer action title in Unreal Engine 5.

You and your team will work closely with a wide range of disciplines to deliver, iterate, evolve, and polish gameplay elements to the highest quality possible; ensuring they are fun and satisfying to play.

Key Responsibilites:

• Create and maintain documentation standards and practices for tools, pipelines, and technical specifications
• Support the art team with tech related issues on a day-to-day basis working within the framework defined by the code team and existing established methods
• Constantly evaluate pipelines, tools, and techniques to ensure the art team are working as efficiently as possible
• Bring your own experience of best working practices to the team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist on at least one shipped PC or console title
• Proven experience developing and iterating project pipelines and tools, especially Maya and Substance
• Proven Maya scripting skills (Python) with examples

• Previous experience with QT/PySide
• Excellent knowledge of Maya
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine editor and workflows

Additional or Desired Skills

• Understanding of Unreal Blueprints and art pipeline concepts (AnimGraph, Sequencer, Lightmass)
• Experience with Unreal environment materials, lighting, and shading effects
• Experience with Houdini
• Console development experience

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance
• Pension Plans
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.