Senior Technical Artist Job at Disbelief (Chicago, IL or Boston, MA)

Senior Technical Artist / Unity and XR-Engineer

Join our team to develop innovative hand tracking algorithms and create stunning...

Location

Germany , Heidelberg

Salary:

Not provided

AMERIA AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field
Strong expertise in Unity (C#), HLSL/Compute Shaders
Solid skills in 3D mathematics, geometry, algorithms, and computer vision on point cloud
Proven experience in performance optimization (CPU/GPU), working with data structures, and transforming R&D prototypes into production-ready solutions
Technical artist sensibility for lighting, materials/shaders, composition, and designing interactive UI experiences
Confidence in hardware integration and calibration and hands-on testing experience
Daily collaboration in English with colleagues is no problem

Job Responsibility

Develop and optimize GPU/compute-shader-powered algorithms in Unity/C# + HLSL for hand and gesture interaction on depth or point-cloud data
Implement interactive 3D UI components (buttons, sliders, manipulable objects) with realistic physics and smooth user experience
Integrate software with depth sensors (e.g., Intel RealSense/Kinect-like) and independently perform calibration, testing, and performance improvements on CPU and GPU
Contribute to the core SDK/framework used by downstream app teams
Occasionally create demo apps to showcase new features
Develop visually impressive demo applications using our proprietary technologies and create stunning Unity scenes that showcase the capabilities of our hand-tracking and 3D interaction stack

What we offer

Flexible working hours
Home Office possible 2 days per week
Modern and friendly workplace in Heidelberg Innovation Park
Short decision-making processes
Friendly atmosphere
Flat hierarchies and an informal culture
Free meals provided by the company's own chefs
Support for health and further training measures

Fulltime

Senior 3D artist

We are looking for a Senior 3D Artist to join us in creating and guiding our rea...

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

30000.00 - 40000.00 EUR / Year

AnotheReality

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience in game production, with proven track record demonstrating artistic sense and technical skills
Experience working with Unity Engine, managing and profiling graphical features
Proficiency in full 3D production pipeline, from an idea until final integration and tuning in the engine
Being a pro with you favorite 3D modeling software (Blender/Maya and/or other), Adobe Substance 3D Painter and Designer, familiar with the majority of modern 3D software packages
Knowledge of real time rendering concepts, resource limits and optimization even for mobile devices
Knowledge of animation, rigging and skinning
Able to understand and follow creative direction requirements, analyzing timing and delivery plans with a problem-solving attitude
Superior eye for light, shading (not necessarily coded), color and detail in creating texture maps with a strong attention to detail
Passion for games, XR and cutting-edge technology
Diligent, positive, able to receive constructive criticism

Job Responsibility

Build 3D assets and environments and manage them through the full production pipeline, from modeling to engine optimization, also starting from concepts
Proactively work with the team to ensure run-time performance, reducing content complexity, lighting cost, draw calls, etc., while maintaining visual quality
Estimate and organize work activities, stick to the schedules and manage work time efficiently, also being responsible and supervise junior/mid artists job and deliveries
Collaborate with designers, other artists and engineers to develop and refine key systems for our tech and real-time solutions
Communicate in an effective way both to the technical team and to non-technical people, to ask questions and explain technical choices when necessary
Make decisions and understand when it’s time to cut, what to cut and what to keep
Ensure that creative, quality and budgetary goals are met
Mentor other members of the team as needed and check the quality of their work
Participate in creative and design sessions for ongoing and new projects, search for references when needed and validate artistic choices with creative director
Participate in the interviewing and hiring process of other artists

What we offer

A friendly, transparent and ambitious working environment
Diverse and challenging projects, with a high degree of freedom and responsibility
Flat structure and little to none bureaucracy
Personal and career development
A lot of VR / AR to play with!

Fulltime

Senior Character Artist

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Character Artist in creative industries
Expert knowledge of character modeling, sculpting, and texturing pipelines
Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportions
Strong proficiency in ZBrush, Maya or Blender, and Substance Painter
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality realistic character art
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Willing to work onsite in Studio

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality 3D character models based on concept art and design briefs
Sculpt, model, and texture realistic characters, creatures, and armor sets
Collaborate closely with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to ensure characters meet artistic and technical standards
Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity
Provide feedback and mentorship to junior artists and help uphold the team’s quality bar
Contribute to character pipelines, documentation, and best practices
Work with animation and rigging teams to ensure proper deformation and functionality

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

Senior 3D Character Artist

We are looking for an experienced Senior 3D Character Artist to join Brawl Stars...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

Supercell

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a 3D artist with a strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of styles and projects
Experience with stylized characters optimized for mobile performance
Experience in managing external studios or contractors
Must be a clear and concise communicator, able to deliver creative feedback and clear actionable guidance to others
Excellent proficiency in Maya, including technical knowledge
Passion for mobile games and a drive to create visually appealing content
Experience with pipeline management and implementation

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee the production of high-quality, stylized 3D character models for Brawl Stars
Provide clear, constructive feedback and guidance to external artists to maintain and elevate the quality of the 3D models
Collaborate with the development team to ensure the models are feasible
Manage 3D workflows to meet production timelines and milestones, be it with internal or external stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships with external artists and studios, ensuring a productive and positive working environment

What we offer

Relocation support

Fulltime

Senior Studio Artist

The Senior Studio Production Artist is responsible for creating print mechanical...

Location

Philippines , Manila

Salary:

Not provided

Hogarth

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience at a design firm, ad agency or interactive shop
Flexible, creative, solution-oriented individual with advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite’s InDesign and Photoshop, particularly adhering to graphic design standards
Strong knowledge of image and production specific needs for color retouching and image reproduction
including print, website builds, POS, Motion Graphics and email marketing
Strong photo retouching skills
A keen design sensibility with confidence in both adaptation and creation of work
Good knowledge Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch and Git
A good team player and able to work accurately under pressure and be committed to regularly updating skills through training
Proficiency in macOS & iOS software is a plus
Ability to adapt to the company’s way of working after training

Job Responsibility

Responsible for building, prepping, localizing print and digital artwork files for release to production using Adobe Creative Suite software
Oversee communications with Account Management, Project Management and Print Production teams on print production, and resolve any problems with artwork that may arise
While honoring the design guidelines as much as possible, responsible for the iteration and versioning of localized and original artwork files, solving for unique re-formatting needs as required
Build screen imagery in Photoshop format, with extensive usage and application of "Smart Objects", “Layer Styles”, and “Adjustment Layers”
Receive localization briefs and be able to convert an existing Photoshop asset into a specific language while maintaining the original level of quality and detail
Localize screen files with accurate formatting of copy provided by WW team to global screen standards
Image retouching for all lifestyle images and for complex campaign imagery to be used for a number of markets globally, to client’s art direction
Adhere to an exact and established graphic production process, which includes maintaining consistency in font usage, color profiles, filename conventions, structuring of archived assets, and handing-off localized assets
Update product imagery and UI elements in Photoshop comps, and output web graphics
Structure Photoshop comps to optimize efficient production design and localization workflows using slices, smart objects, and layer comps

Senior & Lead Look Dev Artists

Wētā FX is accepting applications for Look Dev Artists at Senior and Lead level,...

Location

New Zealand , Wellington

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Evidence of strong artistic skills as presented in portfolio/showreel, either on texturing or shading tasks
Strong Look Dev skills (both artistically and technically) for photo-realistic feature films, with an excellent understanding of physically based shading & rendering
Have strong initiative and problem-solving skills to work efficiently and maintain deadlines under pressures. Be able to work from reference as well as interpret artistic direction
The ability to come up with creative, efficient rendering solutions for a wide variety of assets
The ability to manage multiple assets at the same time, and put them seamlessly together in a visually coherent solution
Familiarity with Linux and Katana
Experience with all aspects of the rendering pipeline
Strong communication, task management and organisational skills
Candidates will ideally have at least 5 years of feature film or comparable experience

Job Responsibility

Provide surfacing solutions (both shading/materials and texturing) for the company
Shader/Material artists: work with proprietary tools, manipulate shading networks, deal with both asset centric and in-shot scenes, debug rendering setups and provide support to other departments (Lighting, FX, etc)
Texture painters: paint textures for a variety of assets from characters, creatures, wardrobes, props to full environments

Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist

Azra Games is looking for a Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist to join our cre...

Location

United States , California

Salary:

106000.00 - 159000.00 USD / Year

Azra Games

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience capturing gameplay footage for trailers and other marquee, public facing video assets
At least 3 years working directly in Unity
Expert knowledge of Unity Editor, including camera systems, Timeline, Cinemachine, and scene manipulation
Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and cinematic principles
Proficiency with capture software (OBS, Shadowplay, etc.) and video editing tools (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve)
Demonstrated ability to identify and frame compelling gameplay moments that resonate with target audiences
Experience working across multiple game genres and understanding what makes each visually distinctive
Technical knowledge of video codecs, compression, frame rates, and delivery specifications for various platforms
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate creative direction into executed capture plans
Portfolio demonstrating high-quality gameplay capture work, preferably including Unity projects

Job Responsibility

Capture, frame, and edit exceptional gameplay footage directly within Unity builds for trailers, ads, social media, and other marketing materials
Operate and manipulate in-game cameras, lighting, and visual effects to create cinematic and engaging shots that highlight key gameplay moments and features
Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to identify the most compelling gameplay scenarios and visual storytelling opportunities
Develop and maintain efficient capture pipelines and technical workflows that scale across multiple projects and platforms
Create detailed shot lists, storyboards, and capture plans aligned with marketing campaign objectives and creative briefs
Optimize capture settings, resolution, frame rates, and technical specifications for different distribution channels (YouTube, social platforms, streaming services)
Provide technical guidance on in-game camera systems, replay functionality, and capture tools during game development
Coordinate with video editors, motion graphics artists, and creative teams to ensure captured footage meets post-production requirements
Stay current on Unity features, capture technologies, recording tools, and industry best practices for gameplay presentation
Build and maintain a library of high-quality gameplay assets for rapid deployment across marketing initiatives

What we offer

Equity & Benefits

Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist with exper...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

60.00 - 76.00 USD / Hour

Hogarth

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects
After Effects compositing and animation experience, with scripting and expressions a plus
Nuke, and Maya to After Effects workflow understanding or experience a plus
Solid understanding of basic 3D principles & pipeline
Photoshop knowledge and expertise, including but not limited to smart objects, resolution, and file export options
Illustrator knowledge and expertise pertaining to vector based animations
Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge
Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac based scripting experience a plus
Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus
Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel

Job Responsibility

Responsible for production and post-production of animations using internal proprietary processes and tools as well as industry standard methods and tools
Work closely with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers and Design, Video and Software teams
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure production deadlines are met with accurate file handoffs for localization
Creates streamlined, organized files with anticipation of the production pipeline, potential technological constraints, and a tight localization schedule
Review final deliverables with an exacting eye ensuring all work meets client quality standards for video and animation deliverables
Provide production solutions through testing, research and prototyping
Coordinate training of newer team members with help from Team Leads and Production Manager
Identify and help implement opportunities for automation, process, design, file format, and technical improvement

What we offer

Competitive benefits package

Fulltime

Senior Technical Artist

Disbelief

Location:
United States , Chicago, IL or Boston, MA

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

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