Company:
* 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 Big Farm: Mobile Harvest.
* Our Sunshine Island team is looking for a skilled Technical Artist with strong experience in Unity to bridge the gap between art and technology and ensure visual elements are integrated seamlessly into our projects.
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 visual quality.
* 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 in Unity, with emphasis on 3D games (use of Render Pipelines, implementing assets, prefabs, etc.).
* Experience animating overall, specifically in Unity Timelines.
* Previous experience in mobile game development or real-time applications.
* Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and shading techniques; proficiency with tools such as Blender, 3Ds MAX, or equivalent.
* Use of Photoshop to create offer images, UI icons and banners.
* Understanding of rendering techniques, performance optimization, and asset management for mobile platforms; experience using 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 with flat hierarchies and state-of-the-art technologies.
* Work in a multicultural environment with multidisciplinary and experienced colleagues and learning opportunities.
* Team building: regular studio events onsite, snacks and drinks available at the office.
* Contribution to public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) for Germany-based staff.
Details:
* Department: Game Art
* Location: Hamburg (Alstertor 9)
* Remote status: Fully Remote
* Studios: New Moon Production
* Employment types: Permanent, Full time
* Contact: Margarita Kremhöller — Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources