Technical Artist at Limbic Entertainment in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hey, gamers! Are you ready for your next adventure in the industry? Look no further!

Limbic Entertainment is seeking talented players like you to join our team. As a member of our crew, you'll have the chance to join our team and help us create the next generation of games - from crafting immersive worlds to developing unforgettable characters that will keep players hooked. Whether you're a coding wizard, a visionary artist, or a sharp-witted marketer, we've got a spot for you on our crew. So, are you ready to level up your career and join the fun? Let's start the game of your dream job together!

Limbic Entertainment GmbH, founded in 2002, is a leading German development studio dedicated to creating high-quality video games on multiple platforms for global audiences. Limbic Entertainment focuses on strategy, roleplaying and simulation management games for PC and consoles, utilizing the latest technology such as Unreal® 5. With a diverse team of over 110 developers from more than 20 nationalities, Limbic Entertainment GmbH has launched over 80 product versions globally, including key titles like Park Beyond (2023), Tropico 6 (2019), and Might & Magic X: Legacy (2013).  Since October 2022, Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. holds a majority share in Limbic Entertainment GmbH. For more information, please visit: https://www.limbic-entertainment.com.

What will a day in your life in this role look like? We are glad you asked!

Team up with artists and animators to create assets and integrate them into the engine.
Work with artists to design and implement stunning visual effects using Niagara and shaders.
Review creative processes to find areas for pipeline improvements.
Create and enhance asset pipeline tools to boost usability and efficiency.
Tackle challenging technical issues in the asset pipeline.
Act as the go-to person for technical issues related to asset production.
Offer direct support to artists and engineers on asset performance and validation.
Partner with engineers and QA to diagnose and fix in-game problems.
Document pipelines, processes, tools, methods, training and a few engine features!
Train artists and engineers on using our asset pipeline and engine tools.

We would love it if you have these skills:

Have shipped a project as a Technical Artist or similar role.
Experience in proceduralism using tools such as Substance Designer, Houdini, Geometry Nodes etc.
Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 features such as Nanite.
Experience creating and optimizing Niagara-based particle systems.
Strong scripting skills using Python, Blueprints or similar languages
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

We don't just work hard, we also know how to have fun!

Benefits (Germany/EU):

First up, we have Breakfast Mondays. That's right, every Monday we kick off the week by coming together over a steaming hot cup of coffee and some delicious breakfast treats.
Then there's Whatever Wednesdays! Hump day is no match for us because we know how to have a good time. From playing games to enjoying some tasty snacks, we always find a way to have fun together. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
Feeling the need to get fit and healthy? Join us for Fitness Thursdays! We bring in a professional fitness trainer to help us get our blood pumping and our bodies moving. Who said exercise couldn't be fun?
We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work less or even take the day off! You read that right!! We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
Hybrid work schedules.
Ride to work with a monthly (RMV) transportation ticket.
This year, we are all going to be at the Gamescom 2024, cool right?!

Benefits (Cairo):

We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work less or even take the day off! You read that right!! We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
As part of our commitment to fostering growth and ambition, we support individual and professional growth and ambitions by offering online courses, GDC vault access and events for knowledge transfer and mentorships.
This year, we are all going to be at the Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival 2024, cool right?!

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About us

We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

What sets us apart from the rest is our culture. No corporate gibberish or old-fashioned hierarchy here! We do things differently, which means keeping everything simple. You'll be your own boss but with plenty of support from your colleagues and supervisors. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into some seriously awesome gameplay!

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Limbic Entertainment

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We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002, developing high-quality entertainment software for national and international markets. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

Our core competences are game design and programming; we focus on PC and next-generation console games made with Unreal 4.