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Technical Artist

@ META4

Montréal, Quebec

RemoteFull-time
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Overview

Meta4, a Montreal game developer, is hiring a full-time Technical Artist to create efficient, high-quality visual effects and work within a collaborative team. The role calls for deep knowledge of modern game engines, shader technologies and scripting, with flexible schedule and remote working offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Create efficient, mind-blowing visual effects
  • Build and optimize shaders
  • Script tools and systems in game engines
  • Document technical work
  • Collaborate with a multi-faceted team

Requirements summary:

  • Shipped at least 2 titles
  • Deep knowledge of modern game engines
  • Fluent in scripting languages
  • Strong knowledge of shaders and shader technologies
  • Passion for games

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Employer posting date
2022-02-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

DepartmentDesign & creative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Home
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Company Description

Established in 2010, Meta4 is an award-winning game developer based in Montreal, Canada. We have made games for consoles, mobile and VR whose common thread is a sense of pride and passion for what we do.

We believe that in order to keep innovating and growing we not only need passionate and competent creators, but we also need compassionate and transparent individuals. Our work at Minority is a collaborative effort and we prioritize working together, as a team, at all times.

If you share our same core values, we invite you to consider our open position.

Job Description

You are a Technical Artist with a keen eye and passion for creating efficient and mind-blowing visual effects. You love working in a team of multi-faceted people.

Qualifications

  • Passion for games in all its forms
  • A deep knowledge of modern game engines
  • Fluent in scripting languages, Blueprints is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of shaders and shader technologies
  • An innate problem solver
  • A respectful and disciplined documenter
  • Contagious excitement about exploration
  • Experience having shipped at least 2 titles
  • Ability to use peer and user feedback as inspiration
  • Extra Points: Unreal Engine knowledge
  • Extra Points: Passionate about VR
  • Extra Points: Programming knowledge

Additional Information

Flexible schedule, Remote working, Competitive salary, Amazing projects, Professional development and kick ass Team!

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