Technical Art Lead

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Technical Art Lead to drive visual and technical excellence in social casino titles, leading a team and developing fluid visuals in Unity. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and guide a dynamic Technical Art team 2. Drive visual and technical excellence in mobile games 3. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment We are looking for a skilled Technical Art Lead to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to driving the visual and technical excellence of our social casino titles, ensuring they remain competitive and outstanding in the market. If you thrive in an ambitious environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. **What You'll Do** * Lead and guide a dynamic Technical Art team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. * Develop and implement fluid visuals in Unity, with a strong emphasis on technical performance. * Coordinate the import and integration of 2D art, ensuring compliance with guidelines within a 2D mobile application. * Apply your C\# programming expertise to enhance game functionality. * Build and optimize 2D/3D assets using industry-standard software. * Oversee version control systems, particularly git, to ensure smooth team collaboration. * Improve mobile game performance for a smooth and immersive user experience. * Author and integrate shaders, VFX, animations, and art direction within Unity. * Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, serving as the voice of the Technical Art team in discussions. * Utilize project management tools such as Jira for tracking and managing project schedules and deliverables. * Anticipate potential technical limitations and develop innovative solutions. * Assemble Unity prefabs, animations, and animator state machines. * Collaborate with and support engineers, artists, and technical artists in generating tools and workflow improvements. * Provide best-practice technical workflow and optimization support to our internal artists and partners. * Create source file templates and workflow documentation. * Mentor junior technical artists in developing their technical skills. **What We're Looking For** * Minimum 2 years of prior experience as a Technical Art Lead in the mobile gaming industry. * Demonstrated proficiency in Unity, with emphasis on technical efficiency. * Solid understanding of 2D art import and integration guidelines. * Mastery of C\# coding and 2D/3D asset development tools. * Familiarity with version control systems, especially git. * Proven ability to improve mobile game efficiency. * Expertise in executing shaders, VFX, animation, and art direction within Unity. * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Fluency in English, with the ability to represent the Technical Art team. **Why Product Madness?** As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission to bring joy to life through the power of play, supported by a world-class team that creates leading and top-grossing titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, and Cashman Casino. With a global team of 800 people, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal, and a remote team across the United States — making us a true global powerhouse. We are guided by our “People First” principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to advance their careers and grow with us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture where every individual is encouraged to bring their best self to work each day. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we were named to the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list and received a Bronze Stevie Award for Great Employers in the category of “Employer of the Year \- Media & Entertainment”. **Travel Requirements** None **Additional Information** *At this time, we cannot sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must have the right to work full-time in the country where this role is based, without requiring a visa now or in the future.*