Product Engineer - 3D, Contract - Unreal Engine

Critical Mass; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital space is seeking a skilled 3D Artist to join their creative production team. This role requires expertise in Unreal Engine and various 3D platforms, focused on delivering high-fidelity 3D renders. You will manage the end-to-end 3D production process, collaborating with artists and directors to produce exceptional quality work. Ideal candidates will possess a technical background in 3D development, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams focused on 3D projects.
• Knowledge of best practices in Unreal Engine development.
• Experience with complex CAD and FBX files.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3D Visual Development and audits for high-end renderings.
• Collaborate with creative teams and oversee real-time production.
• Direct creative ideation and production sessions.

Skills

Expertise in various 3D platforms

In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine

Strong knowledge of film and virtual production

Proficient experience in Unreal Engine 5

Work with high-end rendering pipelines

Education

BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Maya

Cinema 4D

SolidWorks

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

This role involves working within the entire 3D production pipeline, from CAD/intake to high-fidelity 3D renders. The role demands expertise in various 3D platforms and in-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine visual development tracks and technical capabilities, enabling production optimization. The 3D Artist must navigate the technical complexities of 3D development and real-time high-end cinematic rendering, necessitating regular collaboration with the creative team, 3D Artists, UE Artists, and UE Developers. Additionally, the role entails conducting technical and quality audits of the 3D production process, focusing on high-end photorealistic renderings.

The primary responsibilities include articulating creative and art direction, overseeing 3D Visual Development, and conducting technical and quality audits throughout the 3D production process. The main objective is supervising and delivering exceptional, photorealistic, high-end cinematic renderings. Collaboration between 3D and Art Directors is crucial for shaping initial concepts and ideas to align with client objectives. This role plays a key part in real-time production sessions.

Please note this is a contract role that runs until 12/31/25 and is not a mechanical engineer or computer science related role.

You will:

• Intake and process complex CAD and/or FBX files for final use in Unreal Engine
• Scope and direct 3D ingest efforts when preparing files for Unreal Engine
• Identify and correct geometry and texture mapping issues
• Optimize textures and material attributes to perform in multiple lighting scenarios
• Model, texture and animate elements in Unreal Engine
• Ideate, plan and execute environment templates
• Blueprint complex rigging and animations in Unreal Engine
• Manage complex product and/or environment variations
• Animate and blueprint virtual cameras
• Complete fidelity evaluations in a variety of content publishing platforms
• Perform internal checks on rendered images, animations, and interactive components
• Communicate concise and constructive feedback to 3D artists
• Eliminate technical constraints to achieve goals
• Continuously optimize 3D pipeline
• Direct creative ideation and real-time production sessions with creatives

You have:

• Proficient experience in Unreal Engine 5 (And working experience with Maya, Cinema 4D, SolidWorks, Rhino, or AutoCAD)
• Work with high-end rendering pipelines (Arnold - preferably Redshift)
• Strong knowledge of film, real-time development, and virtual production process
• Proficiency with post-production and VFX pipelines
• In-depth knowledge of the latest 3D and Unreal Engine best practices
• Experience leading teams focused on 3D projects.
• BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline; or equivalent strong experience as Software Development Lead in exact areas of expertise required for CM (Digital Agencies projects, Web development projects, SCRUM/Agile software projects).
• Environments for automotive a plus
  
  

The rate below is hourly, 35-40 hours per week anticipated.

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that inclu de, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.

Salary Range

$49 - $49 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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