Lead Technical Artist

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Technical Artist with AAA experience to drive our TechArt Team and be part of our new, ambitious, and exciting AAA project of a world-famous IP made in Unreal Engine 5.

Are you a Technical Artist passionate about testing and using the newest tech tendencies and enabling art teams to push the limits? Flying Wild Hog, a leading game development studio, is looking for a talented Lead Technical Artist to join our team and help bring our games to life in Unreal Engine 5.
As a Lead Technical Artist at Flying Wild Hog, you will pave the way in assisting Art teams and Tech teams in elevating the artistic vision to new heights.

• Proven track record in AAA game development, having contributed significantly to at least one complete project cycle, with credited contributions.
• 5+ years of experience in game development as a Technical Artist or a similar role.
• Previous experience as a Lead.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Exceptional soft skills enabling effective mediation and fostering collaborative decision-making.
• Good knowledge of modern game production cycles, and methodologies.
• Strong expertise in modern Game Engines required, with a preference for candidates possessing in-depth knowledge in development with UE5 or UE4 for PC and Consoles, including knowledge of its technical limitations and complexities.
• Knowledge of modern scripting languages (Python, Blueprints).
• Knowledge of C++ for the Unreal Engine API
• Knowledge of modern art production workflows and its industry standard DCC’s and their scripting languages (At least one of 3DS Max, Maya or Blender).