Overview
PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part innovating the gaming industry.
As a Technical Art Manager specializing in Shaders, Rendering, Pipeline, and Houdini, you will provide technical direction for our technical art team, collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative art features, and mentor technical artists. You will be responsible for resolving critical technical issues and contributing to the strategic planning of technical art initiatives.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Evaluate and recommend new software and technologies to improve art production efficiency.
- Collaborate with teams to implement innovative art features and optimize rendering techniques.
- Use Houdini for procedural content creation and workflow optimization.
- Resolve technical issues strategically and mentor junior technical artists.
- Manage technical art tasks across projects, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
- Align project requirements with strategic goals and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Stay updated on technical art trends and provide recommendations for project implementation.
What You Bring To the Table:
- Expert-level knowledge of shader development, rendering techniques, technical art principles, and GPU programming in real-time graphics.
- Proficiency in Houdini and expertise in procedural content creation.
- Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g. C++, C#, Python, Lua) for developing advanced tools and systems.
- Extensive experience in pipeline development and optimization.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Experience managing production tasks and leading technical art teams.
- Extensive experience in technical art or a related role in gaming or entertainment.
Bonus Points!
- Shipped AAA titles
- Extensive knowledge with Unreal or equivalent proprietary engines.
What We Offer Here At PlaySide:
- Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
- Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
- Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
- Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- Half price state-of-the-art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide swag!
- Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities, and food trucks! Just as some examples!
- Relocation Assistance.
