Senior Technical Artist (Environment)

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We're looking for a talented and experienced Senior Technical Artist with a focus on Procedural Content Generation (PCG) for Environments to join us in the pre-production stage of a AAA original IP project. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile project in Unreal Engine 5, contributing to breathtaking worlds and immersive environments. If you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of procedural content generation and a solid understanding of environment and foliage systems, we want to hear from you!

• Develop and maintain a robust foliage pipeline, supporting everything from trees and small plants to wind, player interaction, and disturbance effects.
• Create and optimize foliage materials using Unreal Engine's shading graphs, Maya, or HLSL, with a focus on performance and visual fidelity.
• Integrate dynamic weather effects (wind, rain, snow) into vegetation systems for realistic environmental interactions.
• Optimize foliage and biome assets, managing LODs, poly counts, shader complexity, and overall performance to ensure smooth gameplay experiences.
• Drive biome generation and terrain authoring using procedural tools like Houdini and UE5’s PCG system.
• Leverage UE5's Nanite technology for high-quality, optimized foliage.
• Work closely with tech artists, graphics engineers, environment artists, and designers to ensure cohesive integration of procedural assets into the game.
• Identify technical challenges, proactively develop solutions, and adapt to evolving project needs in a highly collaborative environment.

• 5+ years of experience in a technical art role in the games industry, with a solid understanding of environment art and procedural content generation.
• UE5 experience is highly desirable, especially with Nanite and procedural content workflows, however we would consider candidates with AAA expertise working with custom engines.
• Proven experience with foliage pipelines and vegetation systems in game development, including material authoring and weather FX integration.
• Experience with SpeedTree, Houdini, or similar procedural tools for environment creation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think constructively while adapting to new challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Experience with biome generation and large-scale procedural environment creation.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for foliage and environment assets.
• Familiarity with other game engines or custom procedural tools is a plus.

• 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 use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
• 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, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP

Please note, only those who submit a portfolio or reel showcasing relevant work will be considered for the role.