New Moon Production is a remote working Hamburg based studio, bringing new and exciting games to the market. Since its founding in 2016, it has released multiple games on different platforms, including the much beloved Sunshine Island, with around 12 million unique players already. The BIG! franchise is made up of 100 highly talented individuals from all over the world. We believe that only the best employees can create the best products through teamwork, expertise and bringing together different ideas. Since 2021, New Moon Production has been part of Stillfront Group, one of Europe’s leading game publishers with a strong focus on long-term IP growth. Our Sunshine Island team is looking for a skilled Technical Artist with strong experience in Unity Engine to kick ass making creative ideas reality! You will bridge the gap between art and technology, ensuring that visual elements are integrated seamlessly into our projects. Come and collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to achieve high-quality visual output and optimize performance. Apply now! YOUR MISSION Collaborate with artists and developers to create and implement art assets within the Unity Engine. Develop and maintain shaders, materials, and visual effects to enhance the visual quality of our projects. Optimize assets for performance without compromising visual fidelity. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to art assets and engine integration. Provide guidance and support to the art team on technical best practices. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in game development and art production. YOUR BACKSTORY Proven experience as a Technical Artist with good experience of Unity with emphasis in 3D games (use of Render Pipelines, implementing assets - usage of prefabs, etc.). Experience animating overall, but specifically in Unity Timelines. Previous experience in mobile game development or real-time applications. Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and shading techniques; and proficiency in use of software like Blender, 3Ds MAX, or equivalent. Experience in 2D art and profound usage of Photoshop to create offer images, UI icons and banners. Understanding of rendering techniques, performance optimization, and asset management for mobile platforms, and knowledge in use of spreadsheets to maintain asset catalogues. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities. Additional skills to impress us Experience with AI image generation tools. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce), and experience with Jira and Trello to maintain art tickets. A portfolio showcasing relevant work and technical artistry skills. WHY JOIN US? Full flexibility : Work remotely or come to our modern office in Hamburg city center close to the Alster Work-life-balance : Competitive annual leave and flexible working hours Join a supportive team in a pragmatic, yet challenging environment, with flat hierarchies and state-of-the-art technologies Work in a multicultural environment with multidisciplinary and experienced colleagues from the entire product lifecycle in a culture of continuous development and learning opportunities Find sparring partners within game design. Team building : Strong collaboration between the teams, regular studio events onsite, snacks and drinks available at the office Contribution to public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) for Germany-based staff