Technical Artist Avalanche Studios

The Position
Avalanche Studios Group is looking for a Technical Artist to join our team in Stockholm, Sweden. As the Technical Artist you will support other artists with technical problem solving and best practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to gain expert knowledge of Apex, Avalanche’s in-house engine. This knowledge will be used to assist other team members in achieving their tasks efficiently through direct support and documentation. You will play a key role in setting up, learning existing and maintaining art pipelines and workflows.

You will need to have an understanding of real-time rendering, shaders and PBR and any technical limitations in regard to memory and performance for the project. You should be well-acquainted with content creation workflows; procedural and manual - involving Maya, Substance Painter, Substance Designer and Houdini.

The TA must be a great communicator frequently interacting across teams and projects such as artists, other technical artists, level designers and programmers. To excel in this role they need to be highly motivated, autonomous and a self starter.

This role gives a huge opportunity for ownership and impact on the project and is a key role within our highly skilled and modestly sized team working exclusively on self published projects.

Required qualifications

- 3+ years experience in the game industry
- Understanding of asset creation pipelines and workflows
- Python scripting experience
- Good understanding of real time rendering
- Strong communicator and collaborator both verbal and written
- Expert Maya Knowledge
- Familiar with Substance Designer & Painter


Desired qualifications

- Knowledgeable in interaction design
- Experienced with Houdini


Beneficial qualifications

- Have knowledge in C++

Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm office.

To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.