Principal Technical Artist
Tripledot Studios Limited - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Work at Tripledot Studios Limited
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Department: Creative
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: San Francisco, USA
Reporting To: Zach Lowrance
Description Tripledot is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world. We are a multi-award-winning organization with a global team of over 2,500 employees across 12 studios. Our portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, reaching top chart positions worldwide and engaging over 25 million daily active users. Our guiding principle is that when people love what they do, their work will be loved by others. We aim to build a company proud of its driven, smart, and detail-oriented people who love making games.
Studio Overview PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games based in Dallas, led by industry veterans. Our games are played by over 25 million players monthly. We focus on fostering collaboration, creativity, and community, aiming to create engaging social features and healthy professional relationships within our teams.
Role Overview We are seeking a Principal Technical Artist to shape the visual and technical aspects of a new casual mobile game in early development. You will collaborate with artists, engineers, and designers to develop pipelines, visual effects, and tools that enhance visual quality and performance across various mobile devices.
Key Responsibilities
Develop art pipelines, shaders, tools, and workflows supporting the game's creative vision.
Optimize art assets for performance and memory efficiency.
Create shaders, particle effects, animations, and lighting enhancements.
Ensure assets meet technical specifications and project constraints.
Improve art and animation pipeline efficiency through tool development.
Debug and troubleshoot visual issues, finding creative technical solutions.
Stay updated with mobile graphics, tools, and techniques, integrating best practices.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
7+ years of experience as a Tech Artist in mobile gaming, with proven technical and artistic skills.
Extensive experience with Unity or similar engines.
Proficiency in animation, shaders, visual effects, lighting, and rendering.
Deep understanding of mobile art optimization, memory management, and performance profiling.
Experience developing tools and scripts using Python, C#, or similar.
Strong knowledge of 3D art, 2D art, animation, and UI principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Working at Tripledot We offer Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Performance Bonuses, 401K Match, Flexible PTO, Wellness Stipend, Free Lunch Fridays, Parental Leave, Professional Development Credits, and competitive salary ($100,000 - $150,000 depending on location and experience).
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