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Technical Artist

We're seeking a talented Technical Artist to join our team and collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to create engaging and visually stunning game experiences. As a Technical Artist, you'll be responsible for bridging the gap between art and technology, ensuring that assets are optimized for performance and that creative vision is implemented effectively in the game engine.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN REDHILL GAMES?

Redhill Games has been uniquely positioned in the Finnish gaming industry since its foundation in 2018. With our focus on FPS games, there is no other studio like ours in Finland, we have proven leadership, an all-star development team, and offer the chance to work with some of the best AAA studios in the industry.

When we look for new team members, we love to see passion, integrity, and team spirit. We value responsibility and character – we are all different but have a common purpose. We respect each other’s talent and contribution. As a part of our international team, you will always find people who share a passion for games – meaning you’ll always have someone to play with!

Our HQ is conveniently located in downtown Helsinki, easily accessible via public transportation and providing excellent access to the wide range of services the beautiful capital of Finland offers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with several different disciplines including lighting, rigging, and animation being generalist enough to support various matters as they may arise
• Working closely with animators, programmers, and artists to solve problems in the content creation process
• Demonstrate creativity and technical ability within the constraints of PC development
• Providing hands-on support to artists and engineers in regard to asset performance and validation
• Helping to review the creative process and identify opportunities for tool improvements
• Developing 3D art pipeline tools and extensions with an eye toward usability and efficiency
• Optimize art assets for real-time performance and ensure that they meet the technical requirement
• Develop and maintain tools and scripts that improve the efficiency and quality of art production
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure that art production methods are current and effective

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with 3Ds Max / Maya / Houdini in the gaming industry
• At least one shipped PC or console game title
• Understanding of rigging and animation
• Understanding and hands-on experience with game engines
• Professional experience as a technical artist/tools programmer
• Experience modelling and art tools (Autodesk Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, etc.)
• Experience in a full digital art content creation pipeline (high and low-poly modelling, unwrapping, baking, texturing, level art)
• Experience in art content creation
• Ability to balance quality and technical constraints
• Ability to work with technical documentation
• Fluency in English (B2 level)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO HAVE

• Experience with multiplayer games and games as a service
• Good artistic skills (proportion, colour, composition)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or C#
• A strong eye for visual aesthetics and a passion for creating engaging game experiences