[FULL TIME] [REMOTE] [WORLD-WIDE] Technical Art Director

CaitlinTLM · Jan 2022

You can apply directly here: https://tlm.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=184&source=aWQ9MzU%3D

Are you looking to change the gaming industry? We are!

TLM Partners, Inc. is a world-class digital entertainment company led by industry veterans. We are an engineering powerhouse, and our Subject Matter Experts work on some of the most ambitious projects in the industry and work alongside partners as 'off-site' professional services for publishers, indie video game developers, SAAS, Cloud, and Visualization companies. We are setting the bar for best-in-class cross play gaming experiences on every platform using our custom technologies and tools.

We offer a 100% remote working environment as a “Cloud Studio”, with awesome benefits to support a harmonious work life balance from anywhere in the world. Come join our vision to build a world class studio.

Position Summary: Technical Art Director

Must have UE4 AAA game development exp. with at least 1 shipped title as a Technical Art Director for PC and 8th/9th gen consoles.
Must be able to provide a portfolio that demonstrates relevant skills and tools developed by the candidate and the team that the candidate has directed.
As the Technical Art Director, you will be responsible for leading the development of tools and workflows that empower/enable the team to iterate quickly and create world-class content.
You will direct, lead, and mentor our talented Technical Art Leads with knowledge and skills that can only come from years of experience and the pursuit of best practices.
Collaborate and communicate with Art/Animation Directors, Graphics Engineers, and external partners to help create/maintain our world-class workflows and tools.
Fulltime, 100% Remote position. We are an Unreal studio.
Best-in-class benefits & work flexibility
Reports to: Head of Core Visual Design

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the other Directors to develop world-class processes and workflows that define the way we build games.
Be accountable for the stability and performance of tools being utilized to create content for the products we create.
Preemptively identify potential issues and conflicts before they become a problem and proactively resolve them.
Evaluate new technologies and processes for adaptation and training.
Spearhead efforts to document and train Artists on the current tools and plugins, while mentoring the Technical Artists in their supporting roles and responsibilities.
Provide requirement definitions and feature breakdowns for internal and external development/production plans, while assessing technical art risks and providing mitigation options.
Function as an integral member of a cross-functional team to help create world-class cross-play products and processes.
Lead. Serve. Mentor.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Science, Engineering, or Industrial Design. MS is preferred.
10+ years experience in Technical Art with 2+ years experience as a Technical Art Director in AAA game development using UE4, with 1+ shipped title(s) for PC and 8th/9th gen consoles in the last 3 years.
Comprehensive knowledge of modeling, texturing, shading, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering principles and fundamentals.
Comprehensive knowledge of Python, C++ and C# with the ability to quickly prototype, develop, and distribute tools and libraries.
Working knowledge of all current DCC packages with expertise in Maya.
Vast knowledge of current/up-coming tools and plugins used in content creation workflows.
Experience with optimizing and balancing performance for PC and console requirements.
Ability to lead by example; mentoring and serving with kindness, composure, and diplomacy.

Desired Qualifications

Strong math skills: 3D math, dot arithmetic, and working knowledge of analytic geometry.
Experience building shader architecture and material libraries.
Demonstrated ability and history of collaboration during prototyping and pre-production phases of game development.
Commercial DCC or UE4 plugin development experience.
Experience with developing games for 9th gen consoles puts you at the top of the list.

You can apply directly here: https://tlm.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=184&source=aWQ9MzU%3D