Experience:

• 3-5++ years of experience as a Technical Artist in Unreal Engine

• Experience with Unreal Engine’s Material Editor, Blueprints, and advanced features such as ray tracing, Lumen, and Nanite.

• A strong portfolio showcasing work in Unreal Engine, including examples of shaders, VFX, or optimized art assets, PBR Materials and Blueprint

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including content creation workflows, optimization, and debugging.

• Strong understanding of materials, shaders, and lighting in Unreal Engine.

• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques, including LOD (Level of Detail), asset streaming, and GPU profiling.

• Experience with scripting tools (e.g., Python, Unreal Engine Blueprints, or C++).

• Solid understanding of 3D modeling, rigging, and animation pipelines.

Artistic Skills:

• Strong knowledge of art production, including texture mapping, UV layouts, and asset creation.

• Experience in creating visually striking materials and shaders that are optimized for real-time rendering.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues while maintaining high artistic standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pipeline Development and Optimization:

  • Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines for content creation within Unreal Engine.

  • Implement tools, scripts, and workflows to streamline art production processes.

  • Optimize assets for performance, ensuring smooth integration into the Unreal Engine environment.

  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.

  • Version Control workflow: GIT, Perforce,…

• Asset Creation and Integration:

  • Assist artists in the creation and integration of 3D assets, textures, shaders, and materials within Unreal Engine.

  • Develop and implement shaders, materials, and VFX (visual effects) that meet visual and technical requirements.

  • Ensure assets are properly configured for Unreal Engine, adhering to technical limitations and best practices.

  • Collaborate with the animation team to ensure smooth integration of rigged models and animations into Unreal Engine.

• Performance Optimization:

  • Analyze and optimize the performance of assets, shaders, and scenes within Unreal Engine.

  • Identify areas where art assets or workflows may negatively impact game performance and provide solutions.

  • Use profiling tools to diagnose and address performance issues related to visuals and technical implementation.

• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration:

  • Ensure that the art direction aligns with technical capabilities and constraints.

  • Communicate effectively with the art team and others team to resolve technical issues and integrate assets seamlessly.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior technical artists and other members of the team.

• Visual Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure that all art assets adhere to the project's visual standards and technical specifications.

  • Conduct regular reviews of assets in Unreal Engine to ensure quality and performance standards are maintained.

  • Research and Development:

  • Stay up to date with the latest Unreal Engine developments, tools, and techniques.

  • Explore and implement new techniques and technologies that can enhance the visual quality or efficiency of the production pipeline.

  • Experiment with new rendering techniques, material creation, and visual effects within Unreal Engine.

• Documentation and Training:

  • Document processes, workflows, and tools for use by other team members.

  • Create tutorials or training materials to help the art team and other departments make better use of Unreal Engine's features.

  • Conduct knowledge sharing sessions or workshops to elevate the team's technical skillset.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior artists and developers.

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on both technical and creative solutions.

Other skills that are advantageous:

• Knowledge of cinematography/photography

• Experience working on large-scale projects (AAA games, simulation, or virtual reality).

• Knowledge of advanced visual effects and simulations, such as particle systems, fluid dynamics, and post-processing effects.

• Be able to work with Blender (modelling/sculpting/texturing/rigging/animation/etc.)

• Coding experience in Python, C++ (optional)