Technical Art Director

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1/ Role Overview

We are looking for a Lead Technical Artist / Technical Art Director to lead technical art strategy, pipeline development, R&D, and team growth. This role will work closely with Art, Production, and Technical teams to balance creative ambition with technical feasibility and deliver high-quality visual experiences for AAA game projects.

2/ Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Define and drive technical art standards, visual benchmarks, and best practices across art disciplines.
• Lead R&D initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies to improve visual quality, workflow efficiency, and performance.
• Partner with Art Directors, Producers, Technical Directors, and Studio leadership on strategic technical and creative decisions.
• Lead pre-production technical assessments, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies to protect project quality and timelines.

Team Development & Culture

• Mentor and develop Technical Artists and Art team members, supporting their technical and career growth.
• Establish strong standards for documentation, knowledge sharing, and technical best practices.
• Lead the team in solving complex technical and pipeline challenges while encouraging autonomy and critical thinking.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.

Pipeline Architecture & Execution

• Design and oversee scalable, efficient end-to-end game art pipelines.
• Develop workflow and pipeline solutions that can support multiple projects, teams, and platforms.
• Collaborate with Art Leads and technical teams to optimize workflows, improve integration, and ensure consistent production standards.
• Ensure pipelines and technical solutions are optimized for performance and project requirements.

Client & Project Partnership

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and opportunities, recommend solutions, and contribute to improving overall project quality.
• Ensure technical deliverables meet high-quality standards and project expectations.

3/ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Lead Technical Artist, Technical Art Director, or similar role in the video game industry.
• Experience working on at least one shipped AAA game title.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end game art pipeline and experience with tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, C#, or C++, with the ability to review, guide, and prototype technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, Unity, or other major game engines, including rendering, performance optimization, and platform constraints.
• Proven experience collaborating with Art Directors, Producers, Technical Directors, and other stakeholders to manage technical risks and improve art quality.
• Experience designing scalable workflows and pipeline solutions across multiple teams, projects, or platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for video games and a strong interest in the latest technologies, workflows, and industry trends.