Lead Technical Artist

Job DescriptionSetting the pipeline and technical tools as well as maintaining the quality standards to deliver the highest class of assets created by the Technical Artists Team, and ensuring that they follow the Technical Art Director visionManaging the talents of the Technical Artist team to achieve the best possible result for the project and personal growth of team membersProviding mentorship, direction, and best in class managing principles to ensure quality resultsand efficient working practicesProviding day-to-day feedback and creatively solving problemsWorking with the production team on tasks assignment and a team scheduleWorking hand in hand with the Art Director, Technical Director, and Art Leads to set the technicalguidelines for content developmentDeveloping powerful and efficient workflows for the Art team working together with theProgrammers and Programmers LeadsResearching and implementing new techniques and procedures to improve game asset qualityCreating high-quality assets and gadgets suitable technically and artistically to project universeHelping to improve and refine shader, texture, lighting qualityIdentifying and resolving pipeline issuesAnalyzing and improving art asset inefficiencies to optimize console and PC performanceProviding R&D projects and pipeline and workflows improvementsSupervising of bug fixing and describing R&D case studies in the knowledge baseConducting consistent performance reviews of staff membersConducting recruitment projects with HR collaborationQualificationsAt least 7+ years of game development experienceAt least two AAA titles developed and shipped from start to finishAt least 2 years of team leading experienceStrong Leadership and mentoring skillsGreat understanding of creative and game development processesExperience in all aspects of creating game content for consoles and PCExtensive experience working with UE4Expert Maya knowledgeExpert knowledge of Photoshop, Zbrush/Mudbox, and Substance DesignerStrong knowledge of current 3D graphics techniquesStrong knowledge of particle systems, environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting, anddynamicsStrong experience in visual scripting in Eunreal Enginee EditorHigh proficiency in technical problem solvingProficiency with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence)Strong verbal and written communication skills in EnglishOpen-minded team player attitudeStrong work ethic and self-motivatedPassionate about playing and making videogamesNice to haveMax Scripting and HLSL or shader programming experienceHoudini experienceScripting and plug-in writing skills with Maya and Python or C++Additional InformationWhat we offer:A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.Online Polish and English language classes.Access to the pension scheme.Flexible working hours.Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.Company DescriptionPeople Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology – Green Hell VR and Bulletstorm VR - an exciting VR version of our cult-classic shooter.With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.Project Gemini is a yet unannounced AAA game developed with Square Enix – the publisher of our recent AAA title, Outriders. The game development involves primarily our Europe based teams.
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