Senior Tech Artist

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We're on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

Technical Artist (Unity) –
Type: Full-time

About the Role
We're looking for a Technical Artist (Unity)to join a small, high-performing team developing new growth initiative within Playtika. As a Tech Artist, you'll serve as the bridge between art and development, ensuring that our game not only looks great but also performs beautifully across platforms.

You'll take ownership of the visual implementation, optimization, and technical art pipeline, helping shape the tools, workflows, and visual style that will define our new title.

What You'll Do

• Integrate and optimize 2D/3D art assets, shaders, and VFX within Unity.
• Develop custom tools and editor scripts to improve team efficiency and asset workflows.
• Create, implement, and fine-tune materials, lighting, and post-processing setups to achieve a cohesive visual style.
• Collaborate closely with artists and engineers to ensure art assets meet both visual and performance goals.
• Profile and optimize graphics performance (GPU/CPU, draw calls, batching, memory).
• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges related to shaders, animation rigs, or scene setup.
• Maintain and refine the art pipeline between tools like Blender/Maya/Substance and Unity.
• Contribute to shaping the look and feel of a brand-new IP from day one.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or in a similar role within Unity.
• Strong understanding of Unity Editor, C# scripting, and Shader Graph (or HLSL).
• Proven ability to optimize visuals for performance without compromising quality.
• Solid understanding of art pipelines, lighting, rendering, and VFX.
• Experience with 3D tools such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
• Creative problem solver with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile team where everyone wears multiple hats.

Nice to Have

• Experience with VFX Graph, Timeline, or Cinemachine.
• Familiarity with Substance Painter/Designer or other material authoring tools.
• Experience with mobile game performance optimization.
• Passion for experimenting with art-tech solutions, procedural tools, and visual innovation.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a startup-like environment inside Playtika — a small team, with big creative freedom.
• Have a real impact on shaping the visual identity and tools of a new game from day one.
• Work with passionate artists, designers, and developers who love making great games.
• Enjoy Playtika's stability, benefits, and resources — with the agility of an indie team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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