Company:

New Moon Production is a remote-working Hamburg-based studio, founded in 2016. The studio has released multiple games on different platforms, including Sunshine Island, with around 12 million unique players. New Moon Production is part of Stillfront Group since 2021.

Job Overview:

Our Sunshine Island team is looking for a skilled Technical Artist with strong experience in the Unity Engine. You will bridge the gap between art and technology, ensuring visual elements are integrated seamlessly and optimized for performance. You will collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers.

Your Mission:

• Collaborate with artists and developers to create and implement art assets within the Unity Engine.
• Develop and maintain shaders, materials, and visual effects to enhance visual quality.
• Optimize assets for performance without compromising visual fidelity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to art assets and engine integration.
• Provide guidance and support to the art team on technical best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in game development and art production.

Your Backstory:

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist with good experience in Unity, especially for 3D games (use of Render Pipelines, implementing assets, prefabs, etc.).
• Experience animating overall, specifically using Unity Timelines.
• Previous experience in mobile game development or real-time applications.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and shading techniques; proficiency with Blender, 3Ds MAX, or equivalent.
• Experience in 2D art and strong usage of Photoshop for images, UI icons, and banners.
• Understanding of rendering techniques, performance optimization, and asset management for mobile platforms; knowledge of spreadsheets to maintain asset catalogues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Additional skills to impress us:

• Experience with AI image generation tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce) and experience with Jira and Trello.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work and technical artistry skills.

Why join us?

• Full flexibility: Work remotely or come to our modern office in Hamburg city center (close to the Alster).
• Work-life balance: Competitive annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Supportive team, flat hierarchies, and state-of-the-art technologies; multicultural environment and learning opportunities.
• Team building and regular studio events onsite; snacks and drinks available at the office.
• Contribution to public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) for Germany-based staff.

Details:

• Department: Game Art
• Location: Hamburg (Alstertor 9)
• Remote status: Fully Remote
• Studio: New Moon Production
• Employment type: Permanent, Full time