Lead Technical Artist

Madfinger Games  |   Location: Brno  |   Type of Contract: Full-time

What is your MISSION?

  • Lead and mentor a team of technical artists, serving as the primary bridge between the art and programming departments.
  • Oversee and guide the creation of technical art solutions, balancing visual quality, performance, and efficiency across the entire project.
  • Work closely with the Art Director and project leads to establish and maintain a high artistic and technical standard.
  • Develop and optimize workflows, tools, and pipelines to support the entire art team, from environment design to VFX.
  • Master Unreal Engine’s technical capabilities, leading innovations to push the boundaries of what's possible in real-time graphics.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges, providing strategic solutions to remove blockers and maintain high performance.
  • Collaborate with engineers and artists to optimize game performance.

Who will FIT IN with us?

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5, with at least one full game production cycle as a Senior or Lead Technical Artist.
  • Deep understanding of performance optimization techniques, particularly in high-end real-time graphics.
  • Experience with procedural content generation, VFX, lighting, and shader creation.
  • Strong knowledge of industry-standard tools.
  • Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience in leading.
  • Mastery of the Unreal Engine art pipeline, materials, and shaders.
  • Passion for pushing Unreal Engine to its limits to achieve groundbreaking visual quality.
  • Deep understanding of PBR workflows and advanced material editor practices.
  • It is mandatory to be based in Brno, so you must be willing to move. We can, of course, provide you with relocation support.

What We OFFER:

  • A dream team, of course. Full of gaming enthusiasts.
  • A modern gaming office - a space not only for work but also for relaxation and socializing in our Relax room.
  • Transparent working environment with open communication.
  • Benefits package - 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, a lump sum for meal vouchers, on-site gym, and sponsored massages.
  • Sabbatical leave after seven years working for the company.
  • Employee referral program.
  • An opportunity to meet the other colleagues not only at work but also at various social and teambuilding events in and out of the office.
  • Relocation package for EU foreigners.