Technical Artist

Job Overview

The Wargaming team is looking for an experienced Technical Artist to join a project on Unreal Engine 5. You'll be part of the team that implements visual features and is responsible for the game's performance.

What will you do?

• Collaborate closely with art, VFX, design, and development teams to bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation.
• Develop tools for artists and establish processes for the content creation pipeline.
• Provide technical support and guidance to creative teams, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their artistic goals.
• Ensure smooth art implementation by fulfilling the requirements of in-game features and visual targets.
• Manage the technical budget for all incoming assets.
• Offer solutions that are both valid for gameplay and optimal for performance.
• Profile and optimize memory usage and performance for in-game maps and content.
• Act as the first responder for content creators when technical issues arise.
• Share ownership of common objectives to deliver outstanding quality content for our games.
• Establish and promote technical best practices for content creators.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical art documentation.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience as a technical artist.
• In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Proven track record of supporting AAA game deliveries through technical expertise.
• Proficiency in game engines, version control systems, and artistic toolsets.
• Experience in developing tools for artists and establishing content creation processes.
• Familiarity with rendering pipelines, PBR, and real-time graphics principles.
• Proven experience with memory optimization and managing art performance budgets.
• Understanding of Python or C#.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proactive attitude for bridging communication between art and engineering in an English-speaking environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions to technical challenges in a fast-paced development setting.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience with contemporary art toolsets (e.g., Substance, Blender).
• Experience in procedural content creation using industry-standard tools (e.g., Houdini or equivalent).
• A passion for video games.

Work mode

• Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office) // Remote (from anywhere within Ukraine).
• This role isn't eligible for relocation & immigration support.

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Kyiv include:

• 24 business days of annual leave per calendar year
• 6 personal days per calendar year
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Premium Private Health Care (with wellness program option)
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Life event bonuses (Employee's Birthday, Marriage, Child's Birth…)
• English courses with 50% contribution
• Employee discounts
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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