Context

• Are you a seasoned tech artist eager to leverage your expertise in Unreal Engine to drive the fusion of art and technology at Novaquark?

• While experience with Sidefx Houdini or other 3D tools like Blender, 3DsMax, or Maya is useful, is your primary passion rooted in enhancing interactive games through advanced technical artistry?

• Do you thrive in dynamic settings where you can mentor others and potentially lead teams in developing cutting-edge game environments?

Why do we need a Senior Tech Artist?

At Novaquark, we are working on an action-adventure combat AAA game and your advanced skills are crucial for integrating state-of-the-art technology with innovative design. As a Senior Tech Artist, you will spearhead the creation and implementation of technical art solutions, transforming conceptual designs into compelling, interactive elements that elevate our AAA action-adventure project and captivate players. Your leadership will not only shape the visual and technical quality of our games but also guide our art teams towards achieving creative and technological excellence.

Your future team

Colin FAVRE (Lead Gameplay Programmer) will be your manager.

Key information

• Accepting permanent staff and freelance candidates

• Availability: ASAP (if available later, do not hesitate to apply!)

• Location: Paris or Montreal

• Compensation and Benefits (France):

  💸 45k€ to 60k€ (+ depending on profile)

  🌍 Full remote possible

  🏖️ 25 paid holidays + 11 RTT (Syntech convention)

  🍴 Lunch vouchers via Swile

  🩺 Health insurance via Alan, 100% covered

  💵 Referral bonus of €600

• Compensation and Benefits (Canada):

  💸 90k$CAD to 120k$CAD (+ depending on profile)

  🌍 Full remote possible

  🏖️ 20 paid holidays

  🩺 Premium health insurance

  💰 Opening of a retirement savings account after the probationary period

  💵 Referral bonus of 900$CA

• Compensation and Benefits (Other country):

  We partner with Deel to facilitate hiring globally, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and providing tailored benefits for each country. This collaboration allows us to offer competitive packages and seamless onboarding for our international team members, enhancing their employment experience no matter where they are located.

Your future impact

• Senior Technical Art Interface: As a Senior Tech Artist, your primary role will be to bridge the gap between art and technology within our feature teams. Mastery of Unreal Engine 5 is crucial, with procedural knowledge also highly important, ranking above familiarity with tools like Houdini, Blender, 3DsMax, or Maya, to effectively lead the integration of artistic visions with technical execution.

• Versatile 3D Artisan: Your focus will be leveraging Unreal Engine and your procedural skills to support the team’s artistic and technical needs, enhancing the dynamism and depth of our environments.

• Mentor and Team Collaborator: You’ll mentor junior artists and guide the team, providing a critical link between creative and technical disciplines. Your comprehensive technical knowledge and leadership skills could pave the way for advancement to a leading position within the team.

For Players: Your expertise in both cutting-edge technology and procedural methodologies will create seamless, technologically advanced environments that enrich the gaming experience.

For the Game: You will ensure that our artistic and technical elements are perfectly synchronized through your mastery of Unreal Engine and procedural techniques, enhancing the immersive quality of our games.

For Novaquark: Promote innovation and support our culture of creative and technological growth by fostering collaboration and sharing your extensive procedural and technical expertise.

Recruitment process

1. First exchange (20 min) by phone/video call with Arthur (Recruiter): To learn more about your experience, your interests, and to discuss the job and Novaquark

2. Technical/Manager interview (1 h) via video call with Guillaume (Tech Director Pipeline) and Colin (Lead Gameplay Programmer): To assess your technical skills and meet your future manager who will present the job in more detail.

Throughout the entire recruitment process, Arthur will ensure follow-up and coordination. Do not hesitate to send your portfolio and your CV to showcase your creations!