Technical Art Director

Description:

Reflector Entertainment is seeking a Technical Art Director to bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation in video game production. This hybrid role in Montreal, QC involves guiding the technical art team, optimizing pipelines, and developing innovative tools to bring the artistic direction of projects to life, particularly for a high-profile Bandai Namco franchise.

As Technical Art Director, you will be responsible for ensuring visual quality, consistency, and technical excellence across projects, while mentoring the team and collaborating closely with other art and technical directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the technical art team, ensuring high-quality and consistent visual outcomes.

• Collaborate with artistic and technical directors to define visual standards and production pipelines.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize tools and scripts to support production teams.

• Anticipate technical challenges and propose strategic solutions to improve workflows and visual fidelity.

• Actively contribute to achieving the vision of AAA game titles through innovation and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in French and legally authorized to work in Canada.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the video game industry in a similar technical art role.

• Proven track record of delivering at least one AAA game title as a Technical Art Director.

• Excellent artistic sensibilities combined with robust technical expertise.

• Proficiency in at least one 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, etc.) and at least one major game engine (preferably Unreal Engine 5).

• Strong project management and leadership skills to guide and inspire teams.

• Ability to balance artistic creativity with technical problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

What Reflector Entertainment Offers:

• Opportunity to leave a mark on an iconic intellectual property with millions of fans.

• Work in a hybrid environment that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and results over endless meetings.

• Access to a supportive team and comprehensive health and dental coverage, along with personal time off.

• Chance to optimize artistic workflows and push visual boundaries in AAA game development.