Technical Artist optimizing art pipelines, shaders, and assets for Ludia’s mobile games in Montréal. Bridging art and programming while supporting artists and improving production workflows.
About the role
- Technical Artist optimizing art pipelines, shaders, and mobile-game performance for Ludia, a Montreal mobile-game studio. Bridging art and programming across multiple game projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize pipelines, tools, and shaders used by the art teams.
- Optimize assets, shaders, and visual effects to balance visual quality and mobile performance.
- Profile performance and collaborate with artists and programmers to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
- Design tools, scripts, and pipelines in Python/C# to automate art production.
- Create and optimize shaders and materials, and document standards and best practices.
- Act as a bridge between Art and Engineering by translating creative needs into technical solutions.
- Support, train, and mentor artists on tools, pipelines, and asset integration.
- Take ownership of complex initiatives depending on experience level and contribute to the evolution of Technical Art practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Technical Art.
- Experience with Unity or Unreal and a solid understanding of 2D/3D pipelines.
- Proven experience in mobile game development.
- Experience in graphics optimization, profiling, and creating/modifying shaders on mobile platforms.
- Strong understanding of real-time rendering: lighting, textures, visual effects, and particle systems.
- Scripting skills in Python and C#.
- Familiarity with 3ds Max, Unity, Photoshop, and Figma.
- Good artistic eye to align technical solutions with the art direction.
- Experience with Git or Perforce.
- Analytical mindset, autonomy, and the ability to navigate both artistic and technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Candidates must be located in the Province of Quebec and have the legal right to work in Canada.
- Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.
Benefits
- Hybrid options
- Flexible hours
- Vibrant studio in the heart of Old Montreal
- Competitive pay
- Day-one benefits
- RRSP matching
- Generous vacation
- Mobile days
- Training
- Mentorship
- Workshops
- Career opportunities in the gaming industry
- Inclusive environment
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