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🎮 Game Development

Technical Artist

Gzira, MaltaFull TimePosted on Oct 28, 2025
48,000 – 62,000 EURper year

Bridge art and engineering by optimizing game assets and creating tools for our art pipeline

About the role

As a Technical Artist, you'll be the crucial link between our art and engineering teams. You'll optimize visual content for performance, create shaders and visual effects, and develop tools that improve our art production pipeline.

This role requires both artistic sensibility and technical expertise, ensuring our games look stunning while performing flawlessly across all platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize art assets for web and mobile performance
  • Create shaders and visual effects using WebGL/GLSL
  • Develop tools and scripts to improve art workflow
  • Implement particle systems and special effects
  • Work with artists to establish best practices
  • Profile and improve rendering performance
  • Create technical documentation for art pipeline
  • Solve complex visual and technical challenges

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as technical artist in games
  • Strong knowledge of WebGL, GLSL, and rendering pipelines
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience with PixiJS or similar game frameworks
  • Understanding of 2D/3D graphics and optimization
  • Familiarity with art creation tools (Photoshop, Spine, etc.)
  • Python or other scripting languages for tool development
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

  • Salary €48,000 - €62,000
  • Work at intersection of art and technology
  • Hybrid work model
  • Health insurance and wellness benefits
  • Latest development tools and hardware
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment

Position Details

Employment Type
Full Time
Work Mode
Hybrid
Shift
Day
Level
Senior
Experience
4+ years

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