Middle Technical Artist

Location: Chișinău, office-based / Full-time
Industry: Game Development / Indie Studio

At ArtDock, we turn ideas into interactive experiences, building games that blend creativity, technology, and strong visual identity. Our focus is on distinct visual styles, immersive co-op gameplay, and mechanics that feel as good as they look. Now, we’re looking for a Middle Technical Artist to join our team and help bridge the gap between art and code — bringing visual ideas to life with precision and style.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up and integrate 3D and 2D assets in Unity (meshes, textures, materials)
• Develop visual effects using Particle System and VFX Graph
• Create and configure shaders in Shader Graph
• Set up lighting and post-processing in game scenes
• Optimize graphics for various platforms: PC, mobile, consoles
• Work with URP and contribute to the evolution of the visual pipeline
• Collaborate closely with artists and developers to achieve project goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with real-time 3D graphics
• Solid proficiency in Unity
• Understanding of the full graphics creation process — from concept to rendering
• Strong skills in lighting, materials, and shader workflows
• English proficiency for reading technical documentation

Tech Stack:

• Experience with Substance, Photoshop, Blender
• Knowledge of HDRP/URP
• Ability to automate routine tasks in Unity

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of HLSL
• Experience with HDRP
• Basic animation and sequence setup in Mecanim and Timeline
• Automation skills (C#, Python) — tool and script creation
• Experience with Job System, ECS, Compute Shaders
• Practical 3D (Blender/Maya/3ds Max) and 2D (Photoshop/Substance) skills

What We Offer:

• Work on ambitious projects in a talented and passionate team
• Opportunity to influence key game mechanics and player experience
• Office-based work environment, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Competitive salary 15000-30000

How to Apply:
Send your CV and portfolio to hr@artdock.studio.

If you want to shape the visual side of games, work with shaders, VFX, lighting, and optimization — this is the place for you!