Job Description
Are you a visionary Senior 2D Technical Artist ready to shape the future of digital entertainment? Aether Interactive is seeking a creative technical expert to join our elite team for Project 2026, an ambitious next-generation interactive experience.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation, optimizing our 2D pipelines and pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity in a stylized environment. If you possess a deep understanding of 2D workflows and a passion for problem-solving, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement efficient 2D asset pipelines and workflows using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate closely with Concept Artists and Animators to ensure visual consistency and technical feasibility.
- Optimize 2D textures, sprites, and shaders for various platforms to ensure high performance and low memory overhead.
- Create and maintain custom tools and scripts (Python/Mel) to streamline the production workflow.
- Conduct technical reviews of assets to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.
- Act as a mentor for junior artists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and creativity.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a 2D Technical Artist or Technical Designer in the gaming industry.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Maya.
- Strong understanding of 2D animation principles, rigging, and shading.
- Experience with game engines (Unity or Unreal Engine) and 2D rendering pipelines.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MEL.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).