Housemarque is looking for a Technical Artist for an unannounced project!

THE COMPANY

Founded in 1995 and based in Helsinki, Housemarque is the longest-standing game studio in Finland. We have a track record of 20+ years of developing top-notch games with focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence. We think we are a perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development and big passion for games. We are working on exceptional new projects and we want you to play a part in making them happen.

Our purpose is to:

• Be a great workplace, where people can develop professionally and as a person
• Develop great games that bring joy & happiness to gamers and our fans

We offer:

• Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
• Over two decades of experience in video game development
• Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
• Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
• A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
• Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
• Tailored relocation package to help you get settled into Finland

THE JOB

Housemarque is looking for a Technical Artist who will work closely with Art Director, UX Designers and other Technical Artists to conceptualize and execute interface designs across many different systems in our games. The ideal candidate has an excellent artistic eye and solid technical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting UI/UX and Tech Art teams
• Creating content and material effects based on the given art style
• Demonstrating creativity and technical ability within the constraints of console/PC game development

EXPECTATIONS

• Experience with Unreal or Unity shaders
• Experience in modeling and art tools (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, etc.)
• Experience in a digital art content creation pipeline
• Good artistic skills (proportion, color, composition)
• Ability to work independently
• Fluent spoken and written English
• At least one shipped commercial game project

PLUSES

• Experience as a Technical Artist
• Experience with Unreal blueprints and the UI system
• HLSL / GLSL
• Experience with Houdini
• Knowledge of game engine render pipeline
• Linear algebra skills

This is a fixed term contract for a duration of 6 months, based in Helsinki, Finland.