Technical Artist (remote)

Hitapps is a GameDev company specializing in Puzzle Games. We have several successful products in both categories with a combined total of over 150M+ downloads, and we are regularly featured in the top charts in the Games section. 
Our culture is built on transparency, we are results-oriented and respect the improvement.

Currently, we are seeking a skilled  Technical Artist .

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Import, configure, and optimize 2D assets (sprites, atlases, sprite sheets) with mobile-ready import presets;

• Set up texture compression per platform, balancing quality / build size / RAM;

• Manage Asset Bundles, Addressables, and the resource build process;

• Write shaders and work with the Built-in Render Pipeline, exposing parameters for artists;

• Shader animations and procedural effects: dissolve, distortion, SDF, material tweening;

• Build VFX components for artists: particles, glows/emission, decals, trails, plus tools and presets;

• Profile performance and implement optimizations: draw calls, batching, overdraw, texture weight, particles;

• Build and improve the technical pipeline: tools, scripts, and plugins (C#, UI Toolkit) for artists and animators;

• Work closely with artists, game designers, animators, and programmers — translating creative requirements into technical solutions and vice versa;

• Write and maintain technical documentation for pipelines and tools;

• Debug and resolve technical issues at the intersection of art and code.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mobile gaming projects;

• Understanding of Data Oriented Design Principles as a plus;

• Experience optimizing games for mobile platforms;

• Understanding of client-server interaction;

• Proficient in C# and ShaderLab/HLSL;

• Expert-level understanding of the full art pipeline: modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and VFX;

• Experience designing and maintaining shader/material systems at scale for a full project;

• Attention to detail and systems-level thinking;

• Deep understanding of Unity and the impact of Garbage Collection, Reflection, LINQ, etc. on performance.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Competitive compensation;

• 100% recovering for vacations, sick leaves;

• 12 additional paid day offs per year;

• Budget for personal education, language courses & sports activities;

• Conference attendance: you can join top industry events;

• Zero bureaucracy and a supportive, transparent culture.

Let’s create hits together!