Senior Technical Artist - Unreal Engine VFX & Tooling

Games Jobs Direct; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the UK is looking for a Technical Artist to enhance game visuals and performance. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience with Unreal Engine, especially UE5, along with a strong VFX art background and knowledge of shader development. This role involves creating visual effects, optimizing rendering performance, and providing support to artists and engineers. The position offers competitive compensation, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse culture.

Benefits

Competitive financial reward

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional training and mentorship

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Technical Artist, especially with UE5.
• Good understanding of material system and related editors.
• Ability to create technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create stunning visual features and effects in games.
• Improve graphics and performance in various games.
• Solve technical issues in the game asset production pipeline.

Skills

Unreal Engine experience

VFX Art experience

Understanding of GPU rendering pipeline

Shader development

Real-time rendering optimization

Artistic eye for color and composition

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of programming (Python or C++)

Tools

Maya

Max

Houdini

Job description

A leading game development studio in the UK is looking for a Technical Artist to enhance game visuals and performance. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience with Unreal Engine, especially UE5, along with a strong VFX art background and knowledge of shader development. This role involves creating visual effects, optimizing rendering performance, and providing support to artists and engineers. The position offers competitive compensation, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse culture.