Are you a skilled Technical Artist with a passion for horror games and real-time optimisation?

We’re working with an ambitious and independent game development studio based in Southampton, currently expanding their team to support the ongoing development of a high-quality, multiplayer horror title available across PC, console, and VR platforms. They're now looking for a Technical Artist to join their team and help bridge the gap between art and programming.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on a game in active development, working alongside a close-knit and passionate team to deliver stunning visuals and strong performance across multiple platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to build and maintain scalable, efficient art pipelines in Unity.
• Optimise assets and scenes to ensure strong performance across PC, VR, PSVR2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
• Develop tools and automation systems to improve workflows and reduce manual tasks.
• Troubleshoot technical and visual issues as they arise during development.
• Support the art team with shader creation, material setup, lighting, and VFX integration.
• Ensure that all assets meet both artistic quality and technical performance standards within Unity.
• Keep up to date with the latest techniques, tools, and best practices in real-time optimisation.
• Contribute technical insights and support during team meetings and project planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Professional experience as a Senior Technical Artist or in a similar role on a shipped Unity title.
• Expert-level knowledge of Unity, including shaders, materials, lighting systems, and asset optimisation.
• Strong programming skills in C#.
• Demonstrated experience profiling and optimising for multi-platform performance.
• Familiarity with 3D art pipelines and tools such as Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, etc.
• Strong communicator with the ability to support both technical and creative team members.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for horror games and a strong interest in delivering immersive, atmospheric experiences.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Nice to Have:

• Experience developing for VR and console platforms (especially PSVR2).
• Knowledge of Shader Graph, HLSL, or other shader languages.
• VFX creation experience or knowledge of real-time particle effects.
• Interest in real-time lighting and rendering pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Perforce, or Plastic SCM.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Annual performance bonus and employee of the month vouchers
• 30 days holiday, including birthday and wellbeing day
• Vitality health insurance (vision, dental, and travel cover)
• Aviva life insurance
• Personal wellbeing allowance
• Sabbatical leave and structured career development support
• Regular social events and opportunities to attend major industry events such as GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon, EGX, and Develop:Brighton

If you're a technically driven artist who thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to help shape the visual experience of a dark, atmospheric game, apply now through Joe at Skillsearch: jm@skillsearch.com