Summary

Responsibilities

Build and optimize AI-driven art production processes to support live game operations. While boosting efficiency, ensuring the visual quality and unique feel of our games are always maintained.
Inspiring and mentor the team by sharing knowledge and offering training.
Stay up-to-date with AI and game development advancements to keep SOFTGAMES at the forefront of innovation.
Further develop & maintain clear documentation and support material on tool use, best practices, and workflows.
Continually analyze and improve upon existing art and animation workflows. Identify bottlenecks, suggest improvements, and implement optimized pipelines to reduce iteration time.
Collaborate across teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure smooth, efficient art and development workflows.

5 years of experience as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry.
Strong artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of different artistic styles.
Is familiar with generative AI tools (Primarily tools like Layer AI, Scenario, ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, FLUX, Midjorney, comfyUI etc.).
Has proven experience on training AI-models on in-house assets to increase output of assets in our style.
Deep understanding of technical art processes in a gaming environment. Is able to create tooling to help our art team (spine tools, Unity tools, Photoshop tools etc).
Deep understanding of 2D asset optimisation.
Knowledge of HTML5 for web-based content or game assets.
Experience working with game engines (Unity, Unreal), pipelines, and asset management systems.
Ability to document workflows and provide clear technical guidance to teams.
Experience working in casual games or mobile game development.
Strong fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Strong problem-solving skills, especially in resolving technical art challenges.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to new technologies, and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.
Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.
Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!
Studio - We're a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.
Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.
Monthly extra grant for home office electricity internet costs.
Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.
Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.

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