Senior Technical Artist at Riot Games.
About the role
This role focuses on building tools and pipelines for an unannounced R&D; project based in Sydney. You will act as a bridge between art and engineering to create efficient workflows for character, animation, environment, audio, and VFX teams.
Key facts
Location: Sydney, Australia
Engagement: Full-time
Team: Technical Art
What you'll do
Design and maintain end-to-end production workflows across multiple creative disciplines.
Partner with engineering and art departments to define technical requirements and evaluate existing tools.
Develop scalable systems that allow multiple teams to work in parallel.
Provide hands-on technical support to artists and use feedback to refine tool performance.
Mentor other technical artists and contribute to team documentation.
Communicate project goals and provide constructive feedback to improve production efficiency.
Requirements
6+ years of professional experience as a technical artist.
Expertise in content creation and tool development for Autodesk Maya and Substance Suite.
Professional experience using Unreal Engine 5.
High proficiency in Python for building scalable, high-performance tools.




Experience with PySide or PyQt for UI development.
Ability to translate artistic needs into technical specifications.
Strong communication skills to act as a liaison between art and engineering departments.
Nice to have
Proficiency in C++ and UMG for Unreal Engine 5.
Experience with Houdini, Blender, ZBrush, 3DS Max, or Adobe Creative Suite.
UI/UX design skills.
Knowledge of performance optimization for contemporary hardware.
Experience on large-scale AAA projects.
Background in character rigging and animation pipelines.
Interest in AI-assisted production workflows.
Skills & tools
Python
Unreal Engine 5
Autodesk Maya
Substance Suite
PySide/PyQt
Practical notes
Benefits include an open paid time off policy, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, and flexible work schedules.
The company provides medical insurance for employees and dependents, an employee assistance program, a wellness fund, and donation matching.
Office perks include co-op gaming areas, a play fund, and provided snacks.
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📌 Senior Technical Artist (Sydney)
🏢 Riot Games
📍 Sydney