Director, Technical Art (R27101)

Oversee a team of tools and performance-oriented technical artists, managing schedules, prioritizing tasks, and facilitating inter-departmental communication.

Lead teams in developing new tools and processes for identifying and implementing optimization opportunities within a growing content library and codebase.

Drive complex initiatives based on emerging performance, tooling, and development needs.

Create new paradigms for content budgeting to support diverse game modes and platforms.

Plan and execute tools to support artist workflows in Unreal Engine 5.

Advise and demonstrate proper rendering techniques to achieve visual consistency across all platforms affordably, including in-depth knowledge of rendering pipelines, material creation, lighting, and post-processing.

Work closely with engineering and art owners across the ecosystem to promote collaboration and reduce redundant work.

Proven experience leading or directing technical art for real-time, multi-platform projects.

Deep understanding of Unreal Engine's rendering pipeline, materials, and profiling tools.

Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines.

Ability to mentor and develop technical art teams, fostering both creative and technical excellence.

Experienced in programming theory and scripting (e.g., Python).

Experience in analyzing profiling data (e.g., PIX, Insights) and proactively capturing performance data for optimization.