Senior Technical Artist (UE5)

4 мес. назад

CanadaWorldwideSeniorHybrid

unreal engine 5pipeline developmentgame art3d modelingshader creation

Senior Technical Artist to build world-building pipeline for AAA game project in UE5 environment.

Who is SkyBox Labs?   Recognized as one of  BC's Top Employers (2025) , SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games.  The studio is currently working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny 2, supporting development of Fallout 76, in addition to work on unannounced IP. Since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a small team of eight individuals to a fully established team of Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more.   Come join our hybrid team in our Burnaby, BC studio today!   PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.   Interested? Let’s t

Build custom end-to-end environment pipelines, workflows, and systems that achieve both visual and technical behaviour goals as required
Own the PCG problem space, executing modern solutions to address PCG performance and frameworks challenges
Leverage LiDar and Gaea simulations and custom tools to refine the landscape workflows and automations in order to support a grounded team during rapid iteration
Leverage content creation best practices to problem solve and deliver performance and optimization solutions for this large world
Provide artist workflows, widgets, automations, and interface improvements and efficiencies via editor tooling and technical solutions

8+ years of AAA game development experience with at least one shipped major title
Intrinsic ability to act as a force multiplier to a team, acting as a high-level technical support and guide for procedural strategy
Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Houdini, and PCG
Extremely strong communication and collaboration skills effectively leveraged when conveying tech art concepts, solutions, and deliverables
Experience with optimization, performance, and editor tooling in the UE5 space
Comfortable working autonomously and in an ever-changing environment
A "strong eye" for aesthetic quality—you ensure the tech never deviates from the core visual direction
Proactive problem solving traits and abilities
Tech Art skills in various other subdisciplines including graphics, character workflows and pipelines, animation, or other
Strong foundations in scripting and material creation (Blueprints, Python, HLSL, C++)

Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
Flexible hybrid working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed and have the ability to work from home on certain projects
Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
Get involved with our diverse community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a supportive environment
You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles!