Assistant Technical Art Director

About Krafton Montreal We are a leading game development studio composed of veterans of the game industry. We are working on a game based on an acclaimed intellectual property set in an enthralling medieval fantasy world. This AAA third‑person action‑adventure RPG features a rich narrative and strategic gameplay. At KRAFTON Montreal we believe in having fun while creating memorable experiences, being proud of our work, and showing respect for each other’s contributions. Job Description Assistant Technical Art Director / Directeur.trice adjoint.e de l'art technique Play a key role in bridging art and technology to ensure visual quality and technical performance across the game. Support the Technical Art Director in defining pipelines, tools, shaders, visual effects and graphics features to realize the studio’s creative vision. Key Responsibilities Support the Director in leading, supervising, and growing the Technical Art and VFX teams. Facilitate collaboration between Art, Engineering and Design to keep visual goals and technical constraints aligned. Assist in defining and maintaining art and VFX production pipelines, workflows and technical standards. Guide the creation and optimisation of shaders, materials, meshes and visual effects across environments, characters, UI and gameplay. Ensure tools, documentation and processes support efficient content creation at scale. Evaluate, prototype and implement new technologies, tools and graphical features to enhance visual fidelity and performance. Diagnose and resolve complex art‑related technical issues, workflow bottlenecks and integration challenges. Collaborate with rendering and engine programmers to optimise graphical performance across platforms. Ensure VFX and art assets meet engine constraints, memory/performance budgets and platform technical requirements. Work closely with Art, Animation, Lighting, Rendering and Engine teams to maintain visual and technical cohesion. Communicate technical limitations, trade‑offs and solutions clearly to both technical and non‑technical team members. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years’ experience in video game development in Technical Art, VFX, Graphics or a similar role. Strong hands‑on experience with Unreal Engine. Solid understanding of real‑time rendering, shaders, materials and VFX systems. Proficiency with Houdini, Niagara, Maya/3DS Max, Substance, Perforce and other relevant tools. Experience building or improving pipelines, tools and art workflows. Strong debugging, profiling and optimisation skills (GPU/CPU, memory, draw calls, shaders). Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor or support a high‑performance creative/technical team. Experience on AAA or large‑scale game productions. Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (Python, HLSL/GLSL, C#, C++). Multi‑platform development experience (PC and consoles). Excellent communication and collaboration skills, bridging creative and technical disciplines. Solution‑oriented mindset, balancing artistic vision and technical constraints. Bilingual (English‑French). Benefits Hybrid work model: fully remote in Quebec, studio days optional. Generous RRSP employer contributions. Health, dental and wellness coverage, including telemedicine. Personal and wellness days. OPUS subsidy. Eligibility Must be legally able to work in Canada and based in Quebec. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑p> Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Computer Games Equal Opportunity Statement Studio KRAFTON Montreal is committed to cultivating a workplace that respects all differences and encourages everyone to feel included and valued. We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr