Unreal Engine 5 Technical Artist — Open-World Specialist

PLAYDEAD ApS; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

PLAYDEAD ApS is seeking an experienced Technical Artist to join the art team in Copenhagen. You will support the technical aspects of the art pipeline, develop environmental simulations for a large, open world game, and serve as the bridge between art, animation, programming and sound to deliver an immersive experience.

The role requires Unreal Engine 5 expertise, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 is required.
• Professional working experience within a 3D game production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery in technical art.
• Comfortable using digital tools to simulate an open world with stylized realism.
• Relocation to Copenhagen with full relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Work within a small but dynamic art team, supporting the technical aspects of the art pipeline.
• Develop and support environmental simulations (water, weather, sand, etc.).
• Act as the technical bridge between art, animation, programming and sound to bring the world to life.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team with high ambitions for visual and thematic design.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Open world experience

Communication skills

C++ (desirable)

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

PLAYDEAD ApS is seeking an experienced Technical Artist to join the art team in Copenhagen. You will support the technical aspects of the art pipeline, develop environmental simulations for a large, open world game, and serve as the bridge between art, animation, programming and sound to deliver an immersive experience.

The role requires Unreal Engine 5 expertise, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work across disciplines.