Technical Art Director
Company: Gearbox Software
Location: Frisco
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator
and distributor of entertainment for people around the world.
Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its
subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox
Entertainment has become widely known for successful game
franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as
acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox’s ambition is
to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the
pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the
prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured
respect for profitability. For more information, visit
www.Gearbox.com. The Technical Art Director’s primary
responsibility is for research, technical aesthetic fidelity,
innovation, and provide coordination and leadership with our
technical artists, FX artists, Engineers, and Data Analysts. In
addition to defining best practices and competitive awareness, the
Technical Art Director is expected to understand emerging trends
and technologies in video game content and make strategic
recommendations as to how they may benefit and/or impact the studio
or project; establishing and maintaining the functional vision.
Areas the Technical Art Director is responsible for include visual
R&D, performance monitoring, standard setting, as well as
process, pipeline issues, and definition. Responsibilities: Ensure
that the art direction of the project is technically carried out
and establish an efficient production plan for execution Drive &
pioneer state of the art visuals and procedural systems that
complement the game design Ensure visual quality throughout the
game Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment of tech
art plans and project design requirements Contribute to long-term
vision for technical art and graphics at the studio Work closely
with the Programming, Technical Art, FX, Art Optimization and Art
teams Cooperate with programmers to improve the graphics engine Act
as a bridge between the art and programming teams Define, review,
test and integrate new tools to enable the art dept. to create
stunning art Develop, regularly communicate, and document technical
art standards, technical constraints, best practices, and
techniques Stay current with trends in computer graphics (e.g.
SIGGRAPH) Mentor, guide, and lead tech & FX artists, providing
examples and arranging training as necessary Actively partner with
studio leadership in recruiting and career development efforts
Qualifications: 5 Years of industry experience Experience in
leading teams of artists Knowledge and experience in one or more of
the following artistic disciplines: Environment Art, Visual
Effects, Surface Art Knowledge of both industry relevant 2D and 3D
art software Experience in programming and / or relevant scripting
Understanding of cutting-edge process, tools, and industry
techniques Experience in the technical and behind the scene
operation in 3D graphics engines and their process Gearbox
Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to
enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and
harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the
world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we
provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and
applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or
maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by
applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Keywords: Gearbox Software, Grand Prairie , Technical Art Director, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Frisco, Texas
