80 Level Job Digest: More Opportunities for Artists

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of writing tools in Unity, Maya, and Blender.
• Strong knowledge in building shaders and VFX in and for Unity using Shader Graph.
• Good understanding of the technical implementation of customizable systems like character customization and weapon skins.
• Experience in a full digital art content creation pipeline (high and low-poly modeling, unwrapping, baking, texturing, level art).
• Experience in at least 3 mobile game titles as a Tech Artist
• Ability to optimize art in engine and the art pipeline, and create tools to automate manual processes
• Nice to have: Knowledge of HLSL

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience as an art director, senior concept artist, or lead artist on AAA console/PC projects (mobile game experience is a huge plus)
• Ability to hold the vision of the game across multiple elements like Environment art, Characters, VFX, UI, Animation styles and Marketing art.
• Strong understanding of game engines (Unreal/Unity), and proficiency with industry-standard creative tools (Maya, Photoshop, Substance 3D, etc.).
• Experience guiding concept artists to create visuals that enhance player experience and readability.
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with game designers, ensuring art direction aligns with mechanics and level design.
• Experience in creating or overseeing concept art for games, with a focus on functional, gameplay-driven design.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, color theory, lighting, and composition.
• Strong understanding of game design principles and how art impacts gameplay.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to provide clear feedback and inspire creativity across teams.
• Experience managing art production pipelines and delivery of high-quality assets.

What we're looking for:

• Must have a strong reel/portfolio showing executed real-time FX work
• Experience with Unreal is preferred
• You have a critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real-world objects and visual FX, with an ability to bring dramatic FX to life with flair
• Ability to create all the art needed for the FX
• Desire to work with a team, share knowledge, and grow together
• Shipped multiple titles within the game industry
• Strong desire to learn new techniques, and grow tools and pipeline
• Experience working on a live-service game is a plus

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist or similar role, writing tools.
• Experience working through a full production cycle of a released game or equivalent experience working on long-term projects or toolsets.
• Experience mentoring more junior team members.

• A strong understanding of coding UI using PySide or PyQt.
• An understanding of the underlying math that 3d animation systems utilize.
• Foundational understanding of software engineering concepts and patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
• Experience driving new ideas forward from conception to final product.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Able to demonstrate exceptional knowledge and application of UX.
• Accessibility & player-focused design principles – through work in complex game projects, ideally with AAA targets.
• Demonstrable professional graphic design skills – particularly layout, typography, and colour theory application.
• Proficient experience in a AAA games leadership role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Figma and Adobe software for 2D Design.
• Knowledge of current interaction and design trends in Games, particularly across PC & Console titles.
• Direct experience working within an AAA game engine.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and node-based visual scripting.
• Knowledge of Unreal materials/shaders for UI texture optimisation.
• Motion graphic skills are a bonus, i.e., Adobe After Effects.
• Knowledge of industry-standard game development 3D software is helpful.
• Experienced in overall Game development pipelines and processes across disciplines.

Essentials:

• At least 5 years of progressively complex industry experience or a combination of experience with a BA in art or a related field
• Strong ability to collaborate and mentor junior artists
• In-depth knowledge and exceptional foundation art skills
• Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy with an ability to render realistic concepts
• Strong understanding of costume design throughout human history
• Solid understanding of geography, geology, terrain, and flora, with an ability to render realistic environment concepts
• Solid understanding of a variety of architectural styles throughout history, with an application to architectural studies/concepts
• Solid understanding of color theory, value structure, and lighting fundamentals with an application to both character and environment concept art
• Understanding of material definition with an ability to render highly realistic materials as needed
• Strong understanding of industrial design with an application in describing function and form
• Strong understanding of modern matte painting techniques
• Strong understanding of the IP the game is based on
• Must have an active, passionate interest in current video games to help drive the game to the next level
• Work well under pressure, work autonomously, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Diligence with individual and team tasks
• Solid organization and production skills
• High capacity to learn new concept art tools and techniques to help increase the quality and efficiency of the concept art team
• Proficiency with 2D applications such as Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, etc.
• Proficiency in 3D applications such as Zbrush, Maya/Max
• Solid understanding of motion graphic software such as After Effects and Premiere
• Portfolio/website demonstrating industry-leading concept art/illustration skills

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working as a VFX Artist
• Include Portfolio demonstrating strong real-time FX artwork and ability
• Proficient understanding of particle systems
• Experience with authoring materials/shaders (Unreal/ Unity) 
• Ability to create models/UV maps/textures for VFX using (Maya/Blender/Photoshop/Substance 3D) 
• Experience with simulations (rigid body, fluid, smoke, fire, etc.) 
• Good understanding of animation and timing 
• Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team/department performance
• Experience with 2D Effects and Motion Graphics is a plus
• Experience with procedural modeling is a plus (Houdini, Blender)