Technical Artist

Overview

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver.
Pay Range: $50/hr – $56/hr​

As a Technical Artist, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the high visual quality and performance of real-time gameplay. Collaborating closely with various teams, including level art, technical animation, and character art, you’ll identify and resolve technical challenges, optimize assets, and contribute to a smooth and immersive player experience.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
• Optimize run-time performance by reducing content complexity, lighting costs, and draw calls while preserving visual fidelity.
• Utilize performance analysis tools to pinpoint performance issues and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• Troubleshoot performance problems related to environments, animations, and character-specific elements.
• Educate, document technical processes, and communicate effectively with external vendors.
• Address and resolve reported bugs within the game.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of video game production pipelines.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and debug technical issues.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 4 or equivalent game engine technology.
• Expertise in shader creation and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D art software packages (e.g., Photoshop, Maya).
• Scripting/programming experience in Python, C#, and C++.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Houdini or Substance Designer.
• Prior experience in game development.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50/hr – $56/hr​. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

 

About Aquent Talent: 
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. 

This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more