Unreal Artist - Virtual Production

Qube Cinema; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Cinema in Chennai is seeking a talented Senior Artist – Virtual Production to enhance storytelling through innovative technology. You will collaborate on crafting high-end 3D scenes and assets for film projects, working closely with internal teams and filmmakers.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in game production or a Virtual Art Department, expert knowledge of Unreal Engine, and a strong portfolio showcasing technical skills with Unreal-based work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a professional game production team or Virtual Art Department as a Senior VAD Artist.
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine and 3ds Max or Maya.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver high-end 3D scenes and assets for virtual production.
• Coordinate with teams for mock-ups and designs.
• Provide support for on-set virtual production.

Skills

Unreal Engine

3ds Max or Maya

Lighting

Layout

Texturing

Rendering

Blueprint creation

Asset optimisation

Tools

Source Control/Perforce

Job description

Senior Artist – Virtual Production

At Qube Cinema, technology and innovation are at our core. Join us and bring to life every story.

We are looking for experienced and talented real‑time Senior Unreal Artists to work with us on our Virtual Production initiative and craft high‑end 3D scenes, environments and assets that enable filmmakers to tell imaginative and extraordinary stories. The role will include collaborating with internal teams, content creators and filmmakers on commercial projects and feature films.

Work Location: Chennai

Responsibilities

• Visualisation and creation of assets, design, development and delivery of props, levels, environments, and content for virtual production under tight schedules
• Coordinate with internal and external teams on mock‑ups/concepts, blocking out sequences and animatics, look development and design of interactive experiences
• Provide support to on‑set virtual production
• Optimisation of virtual sets/rebuilding of assets for real‑time rendering
• Timely communication of progress to all stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with programmers to develop and test new features, and provide helpful feedback during R&D phases

What we are looking for

• 3+ years in a professional game production team or Virtual Art Department in a Senior VAD Artist role, with experience in the creation of high‑end assets for AAA games or cinematic sequences
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, technologies, and tools to enhance and support virtual production workflows
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine and 3ds Max or Maya
• Proficiency in the areas of Lighting, Layout, Texturing, Rendering and Blueprint creation inside Unreal Engine
• Experience optimising assets and environments for real‑time
• Working knowledge of Source Control/Perforce is a plus
• Strong work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities in high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environments
• Portfolio or website demonstrating technical and artistic ability that includes Unreal‑based work

Good to have

• Exposure to scanning and capture
• Working experience in VFX
• Experience in team management and people management, supervising Unreal/VFX Artists