Artiste technique / Technical Artist
People Can Fly StudioMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted February 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
People Can Fly Studio is a global video-game developer headquartered in Poland with studios in the UK and North America. Founded in 2002, the company has become one of the industry's leading Unreal Engine studios, delivering high-profile shooters such as Bulletstorm, Painkiller, and Gears of War: Judgment. Its latest IP, the hybrid RPG-shooter Outriders, is available on all major consoles, PC, and cloud platforms. The studio is also developing new titles—including the Gears of War: E-Day spin-off Maverick, Echo for Krafton, and VR experiences Green Hell VR and TRACKED: Shoot To Survive—while expanding a self-publishing model with Lost Rift. People Can Fly's blend of technical mastery, genre-spanning innovation, and collaborative partnerships positions it as a distinctive force in the modern gaming landscape.
Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Artist to join our team at People Can Fly. As a Technical Artist, you will be responsible for creating high-quality visual effects, animations, and other graphical assets for our games. You will work closely with our art, animation, design, and engineering teams to ensure that our games meet the highest standards of quality and performance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing new techniques and tools to improve the quality and performance of our assets, and for mentoring and guiding other artists on our team.
Requirements
- A solid portfolio of AAA-quality work in the field of game engines (proprietary, Unreal, or Unity)
- A strong knowledge of industry-standard digital content creation tools (Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, or equivalents)
- A strong knowledge of scripting languages, including Python (PyQt/PySide)
- A strong understanding of 3D math, best practices in topology, rendering pipelines, and optimization strategies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the game development industry
- Strong English language skills, as regular interactions with our stakeholders and partners outside of Quebec are required
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health and dental benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work hours
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment