Nightdive Studios

Senior Technical Artist, Tools

Nightdive Studios

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Write tools and scripts in Python and C++ to support and optimize artist workflows, primarily in Blender and Photoshop.
  • Maintain and improve the automated asset pipeline, ensuring smooth integration of art assets into the game.
  • Bridge the gap between the art and programming teams by implementing features, troubleshooting issues, and delivering technical solutions that empower creativity.
  • Work closely with artists, designers, and programmers to support both technical art and gameplay implementation.
  • Stay flexible in learning new engines and pipelines as projects evolve.
  • Respond well to feedback and iterate quickly on tools and systems to meet the needs of the team.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, “indie dev” mindset—comfortable stepping in where needed and helping colleagues succeed.
  • Collaborate with other team members and provide timely and constructive criticism to submissions from colleagues.
  • Self-motivated and highly adaptable to new workflows and processes while willing to learn new skills and insert themselves into gaps within the team structure.
  • Reports directly to Art Director.
  • Compensation: $60k - $75k depending on experience.

Requirements

  • Professional experience as a Technical Artist, Tools Engineer, or related role in game development.
  • Proficiency with Blender and Photoshop for asset workflows.
  • Strong scripting and programming ability in Python and C++.
  • Proven track record of developing tools that enhance productivity for art teams.
  • Experience with SFX / particle effects creation and optimization.
  • Knowledge of animation and rigging workflows.
  • Background as a generalist artist, with hands-on understanding of multiple art disciplines.
  • Ego-free, highly motivated, action-oriented, curious learn-it-all with a growth mindset.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate with both artists and engineers.
  • Self-motivated and highly adaptable to new workflows and processes while willing to learn new skills and insert themselves into gaps within the team structure.
  • Responds well to feedback and constructive criticism to their submissions and workflows and willingness to iterate on assets.