Lead Technical Artist

2K Games

Dublin, Ireland
On-site
Unreal engine and blueprint system expertise
Scalable and performant shader solutions
Pbr materials and dynamic lighting workflows
2K Games is seeking a Lead Technical Artist for their Dublin office, responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering while leading a team of Technical Artists. The ideal candidate should have extensive game development experience and proficiency with Unreal Engine, shader creation, and performance evaluation tools

Job Summary

  • The company is seeking a Lead Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and engineering while ensuring visual quality and optimal performance.
  • You will lead a distributed team of Technical Artists and collaborate closely with rendering engineers to create scalable shader solutions.
  • 2K Games prides itself on creating an inclusive work environment that encourages all applicants to explore global positions.

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2K Games is seeking a Lead Technical Artist for their Dublin office, responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering while leading a team of Technical Artists. The ideal candidate should have extensive game development experience and proficiency with Unreal Engine, shader creation, and performance evaluation tools.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Unreal Engine and Blueprint system expertise
  • Scalable and performant shader solutions
  • PBR materials and dynamic lighting workflows
  • Team management of technical artists
  • Performance profiling across multiple platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Love for video games
  • Intermediate Python and C++ skills
  • Research into improved rendering techniques

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6-8 years game development experience
  • Past experience managing a team of technical artists
  • Deep understanding of Unreal Engine BP system

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