Runtime Technical Artist (8-month contract)

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC. 

United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

LET’S PUSH THINGS FORWARD

DICE is a creative studio with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We believe in the power of inclusion and welcome game creators from all backgrounds to collaborate with us as we unlock the potential for the future of Battlefield!

We’re always pushing to be at the forefront of creative entertainment - blending digital art, design, and technology to push boundaries. Our collaborative culture is fueled by passion, driving innovation and making a positive difference for our players and community.

At DICE, your ideas matter. We offer an inclusive space where you can thrive, be yourself, and grow alongside a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact to the world of gaming.

We’re all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

The Challenge ahead

The Technical Artist will support the Technical Art Director with practical implementation and as part of our runtime Performance Team. He/she will help the wider art team with technical solutions in the engine, helping define budgets for content & reporting on project performance while answering to the Technical Art Director as the day-2-day manager.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technical art for games. Prior experience as a high-level Technical Artist on a AAA game team and at least one AAA shipped title is highly desirable.
• Has a strong understanding of how Art affects performance and rendering. 
• Has a strong understanding of content creation, 3Denginesand pipelines, and how to design andoptimizethem.
• Comfortable profiling games with tools such as PIX/Razor orRenderDoc.
• Good understanding of asset optimization challenges/techniques and content creation best practices
• Has some understanding of code and at least basic skills in scripting.

Responsibilities

• Reportand communicate any concernsregardinga potential mismatch between artistic goals and practical reality.
• Provide technicalfeedback to project leaders on their performance and budgets.
• Provide in-depth performance evaluations of content and scenes to stakeholders with recommended actions.