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ONE OF THE LARGEST GLOBAL TEAMS OF DIGITAL ARTISTS,
DESIGNERS AND TECH SPECIALISTS

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Senior Technical Artist

Posted 2 months ago / Atomhawk Design
Technical Art
Atomhawk Design
Full-Time- Permanent
Technical Art Atomhawk Design Full-Time- Permanent
About Atomhawk
 
Atomhawk is the games industry’s go-to creative and technical partner. An award-winning, global studio who provides multi-discipline, creative support across the full game development pipeline.
 
For 15 years, we have been providing world class creative services for clients such as: Warner Bros, Sony, Microsoft, EA, The Pokémon Company and Blizzard to name just a few. Our spectrum of projects covers the gritty, hard-hitting Mortal Kombat, to the historically-faithful Age of Empires series, comic book superheroes, nostalgic childhood favourites and all things in between.
 
Our team’s expertise covers Characters and Environment Concept Art, to Cinematics and Motion Graphics, Graphic Design and UI/UX, Technical Art and Engineering. Collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do as a studio – both internally with each other, and externally with our clients. Our philosophy is that every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve, and we support our teams with different styles of working that support them in achieving a high-quality on their projects and push their skills forward.
 
Every Atomhawk applicant and employee is afforded space and freedom to be their true self, with no fear of prejudice or persecution. During the application process, you won’t be judged on your name, your gender, your sexuality, your ethnicity, your age, your religion, or any other factor unrelated to your ability to do the job. 
Atomhawk is part of Sumo Digital Ltd, one of the UK’s leading videogame developers.
Day in the life of a Senior Technical Artist:
This role is open to Technical Artists at Senior or Principal level.
As a Technical Artist at Atomhawk, you will be a skilled problem solver, who has a creatively pragmatic approach to solving technical challenges. The successful candidate will thrive in a technically creative and ever-changing environment working with some of the best brands in the digital entertainment sector.
As a key member of the projects delivery team, you will ensure Technical Art projects are creatively outstanding and of a high technical quality. On a more practical level, the Technical Artist will be involved in development of software and hardware solutions tailored to suit the needs of a range of projects and clients. They will also take a positive role in developing the standard of Atomhawk’s own internal pipelines and tools.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and comfortable producing technical documentation whilst working with various degrees of ownership.
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We believe real talent is worth nurturing, so alongside structured career development and training pathways for all staff, we prioritise positive work-life balance.

Our job is to support the production of great work and foster a collaborative culture that inspires, to make ongoing learning and the fun of creativity part of everyone’s journey with us.

Values & Culture

Atomhawk begins and ends with its people. Our extraordinary team allows us to achieve feats which would be impossible alone. We commit collectively to giving everyone the creative freedom to grow, as artists, designers, engineers and as people.

Our differences make us better professionally and culturally; they’re to be celebrated and they’re a strength. By setting ourselves the highest standards for planning and precision, and staying not just up to date, but one step ahead, we make sure our work is exceptional, every time.

Training & Development

We take training and development seriously. Everyone should be moving forward, pushing the limits of their potential. Our structured career development pathway is linked to a grading system. Monthly one-to-ones, plus biannual appraisals help staff progress and map out future plans.

All staff have the opportunity work on training and development objectives throughout the year, some of which are set by management, some by individual team members. Our management and leadership teams provide structured support on defined training tasks.

Explore more about Atomhawk on our Resources page.

Applying? What to expect

We know applying for jobs can be overwhelming, but we don’t want that to stop us finding you. We’re transparent about our recruitment process so that all candidates, at all levels can prepare for their interview with confidence.

  • Application review – We’ll review your application, previous experience and/or portfolio, and reply to you. If you’re unsuccessful, we encourage you to check out the wealth of free education available in our Resources directory.
  • Get to Know – If we’re considering you for the position, you’ll be invited to an online interview with our hiring manager and department lead. This typically lasts 1 hour, and it’s a chance to chat about your application, ambitions, and experience.
  • Filling in the gaps – If there are any key elements we couldn’t see in your portfolio or CV, you may be asked to take a test.
  • Second interview – We may hold a second interview so additional members of the team can meet you. This is also a great chance for you to ask us any extra questions you might have.
  • Offer – If you’re successful, you’ll receive an offer of employment via email. Unsuccessful candidates at this stage will receive an email with personalised feedback.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion statement

Creativity thrives through diversity, not conformity. Every Atomhawk applicant and employee is afforded space and freedom to be their true self, with no fear of prejudice or persecution. During the application process, you won’t be judged on your name, your gender, your sexuality, your ethnicity, your age, your religion, or any other factor unrelated to your ability to do the job.

Our managers undertake mandatory EDI training and are committed to making our workplace more inclusive for underrepresented team members, including through the implementation of reasonable adjustments. This is a workplace where all employees feel safe, welcome, and represented.

 

What do we offer you?

Atomhawk offers a comprehensive system of rewards and benefits. These are made up of financial, support, development, and fun incentives. We invest and add to these each year, as the company develops.

This is in addition to cutting edge studio facilities, award-winning projects, and a world-class studio culture, according to Best Companies.

UK based studios

  • Flexible hours and hybrid working options
  • Annual bonus scheme linked to profit and individual performance
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Freedom to freelance policy for artists
  • All-staff referral bonus scheme up to £1,000
  • Eight days a year of paid training and development
  • 21 paid holidays per year that increases to 25 per additional year of service, plus public holidays, along with your birthday and Christmas Eve off
  • Money allocated to each staff member for ‘flexible benefits,’ to spend on a choice of benefits or take as additional pay
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • Critical illness cover, death in service benefit and dental cover
  • Mental health support via the Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7/365 helpline and app
  • Access remote GP, mental Health, Physiotherapy appointments & medical second opinions
  • Electric car and cycle to work schemes
  • Pension and salary sacrifice scheme
  • Transfer scheme from UK to Canada studio, and vice versa
  • Match funding for charity donations and payroll giving scheme
  • Unlimited drinks and snacks (including healthy options!)
  • Christmas, summer and wrap parties along with employee long service awards

Canada

  • We embrace a fully remote work model
  • Annual bonus scheme based on Group, Studio and Individual Performance
  • Freedom to freelance policy for artists
  • Eight days a year of paid training and development
  • Extended health & wellness benefits
  • Up to 5% RRSP employer matching
  • Flexible-Time Off scheme in addition to Canadian public holidays
  • $500 health & fitness annual reimbursement, to be put towards either a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Quarterly team activities (cinema trips, lunches/dinners, go karting, arcades, etc.)

Our Studios

Gateshead, UK

In the centre of North East England’s art scene, on the Gateshead quayside, the studio is flanked by galleries and theatres, live music venues, pulsing nightlife, and eclectic shopping. Newcastle’s three minutes on foot, the beach is 15 minutes by Metro, and (it’s a cliché but it’s true) the people are super friendly.

Leamington Spa, UK

Wide boulevards, stunning architecture and award-winning parks provide a sophisticated backdrop to this Regency town. Leamington Spa combines a treasure-trove of independent, specialist boutiques alongside high street brands and a huge variety of eating experiences.

Canada

Collaboration and communication are the key pillars for our distributed team across the coasts of Canada. Staff based here are fully remote, and allows us work in real-time with North American clients – a true extension of their internal teams at every stage of the creative development process.

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