Company:

• New Moon Production is a remote-working Hamburg-based studio, bringing new and exciting games to the market.
• Since its founding in 2016, it has released multiple games on different platforms, including Big Farm: Mobile Harvest.
• Our Sunshine Island team is looking for a skilled Technical Artist with strong experience in Unity to bridge the gap between art and technology and ensure visual elements are integrated seamlessly into our projects.

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, with emphasis on 3D games (use of Render Pipelines, implementing assets, prefabs, etc.).
• Experience animating overall, specifically in Unity Timelines.
• Previous experience in mobile game development or real-time applications.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and shading techniques; proficiency with tools such as Blender, 3Ds MAX, or equivalent.
• Use of Photoshop to create offer images, UI icons and banners.
• Understanding of rendering techniques, performance optimization, and asset management for mobile platforms; experience using 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 to maintain art tickets.
• 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.
• Join a supportive team with flat hierarchies and state-of-the-art technologies.
• Work in a multicultural environment with multidisciplinary and experienced colleagues and learning opportunities.
• Team building: 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
• Studios: New Moon Production
• Employment types: Permanent, Full time
• Contact: Margarita Kremhöller — Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources