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Technical Artist [New IP] (256)

Job Description

As a Technical Artist at Ubisoft Leamington studio you will develop, document and support the game art pipelines and techniques used by the production teams on the project.

What will you do?

• Participate in technical art reviews, post-mortem analysis, and encourage artists to share knowledge with their peers;
• Work with the technical art team to identify ways to increase efficiencies in processes and production pipelines and identify risks or flaws in proposed pipelines;
• Provide documentation of art processes and assist in defining the art pipeline within the assigned project;
• Streamline modelling, texturing and visual effects to meet the needs of the project;
• Optimise content for memory and performance gains;
• Understand best practices, pipelines and workflows;
• Assist the technical art director in the creation of documentation;
• Provide feedback and advice to team members;
• Improve the pipelines and skills needed for the production art team;
• Document and train artists in approved 2D and 3D techniques and methods;
• Maintain a balance between day to day work and improving workflows;
• Be involved in the development and rendering of artwork, modelling, animation and texturing when required.

What will you bring?

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proactive and results orientated;
• Willingness to share knowledge openly;
• Working knowledge of standard office software such as Word, Excel, OneNote etc.;
• knowledge of industry standard software packages such as Maya, 3DSMax, Photoshop etc.;
• Understanding of platform strengths and limitations;
• Knowledge of art asset pipelines;
• Aptitude for scripting and programming using languages such as Max Script, Python, C Sharp etc.;
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills;
• Technical proficiency in areas of 2D and 3D art;
• Ability to understand and communicate technical issues from an aesthetic point of view;
• Previous experience as a Technical Artist or other relevant experience;
• Knowledge of art, design, technical discipline or other relevant subject gained through previous work experience or academic studies;
• Experience in the video game industry is desirable.

Additional Information

Benefits & Relocation

We’re offering flexible working with some remote work available, 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown (usually 3 days), private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and excellent relocation support, should you need it!

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