Technical Artist - Talent Pool (2026 Opportunities)

Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Everyday Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production and the demands for our services continue to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty franchises - Liquid Development is the team these titles turn to when they need the best.

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We’re building our 2026 talent pool for exceptional Technical Artists! By applying, you’re not applying for a specific role today—instead, you’re joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isn’t an active opening at the moment, it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities, we’ll contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.

We are seeking a skilled Technical Artist to join our team with strong VFX asset creation. You will work as a key part of our team utilizing your knowledge to create complex art by combining geometry, materials, effects working in Unreal Engine 5. In return, you will be part of an experienced, creative, and supportive team working on various AAA titles!

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

• Work with a collaborative team to mentor peers & foster skillsharing

• Create complex materials for characters, weapons, environments, and large world set pieces.

• Support all teams with Blueprint management and setup for interactable items, weapons, environments, and other gameplay elements.

• Establish workflows and tools for other artists to utilize when making unique assets in Unreal Engine 5.

Requirements

What you'll bring to the table:

• A strong reel with recent work showcasing proficiency in Technical Art & VFX for Video Games (**must submit to be considered**)

• 2-3 years of technical art experience working in Unreal Engine 5 with Blueprints

• Ability to create art for visual effects, include FX concept, proto and final FX.

• Proficent in tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Houdini and/or Substance Painter etc

• Experienced knowledge of PBR principles and material editors.

• Abilities in secondary areas such as modeling, skinning, animation, proceduralism, scripting or lighting.

Bonus Points!

• Additional scripting experience with C++, C#, Python, etc

Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask you to not reach out to the Liquid Development team*. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email that the hiring team will be reviewing your application. You will hear directly from our Talent Acquisition team once we have an update for you regarding your application status.*

Benefits

What's in it for you?

If working on some of the biggest and best titles with some of the coolest people within the games industry isn't enough, we also offer:

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry

• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities

• Work Fully Remote

• Full Time Employment Benefits for applicants located in US only include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability

• 401K w/ company match

• Salary RANGE: 32,000 - 35,000 MXN monthly gross

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN Studio: Liquid Development Location: Americas, Mexico, Mexico City Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Remote