Senior Technical Artist (Materials, Shaders & Tools - UE5)

Virtuos; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtuos in Warszawa is seeking a Senior Technical Artist specializing in Materials and Rendering to join our game development team. You will develop and maintain material systems and shader frameworks in Unreal Engine 5, collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to improve visuals and performance, and help build scalable content pipelines.

The role requires at least 5 years in game CG, 2+ years as a Technical Artist, expert knowledge of Unreal Engine, HLSL, Blueprint, and a proven

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game development or CG industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Technical Artist.
• Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine, material optimization, and rendering pipelines.
• HLSL skills and strong Blueprint scripting experience.
• Experience creating scalable material libraries and production-ready shader frameworks.
• Experience profiling and optimizing materials for multiple hardware targets.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine rendering systems and content pipelines.
• Ability to document workflows for artists and collaborate across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of UE5 PCG Framework.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable master materials and material frameworks.
• Develop reusable shader solutions for environments, props, and characters.
• Collaborate with artists to create efficient material workflows.
• Optimize shaders and materials for performance and memory usage.
• Support rendering-related troubleshooting and visual quality improvements.
• Create Blueprint-based tools and workflows for content creators.
• Contribute to asset validation and optimization pipelines.
• Work with Engineering to improve content production workflows.
• Document tools, material standards, and best practices.
• Mentor artists and promote procedural workflows across teams.

Tools

Houdini Engine for Unreal

Editor Utility Widgets

Niagara VFX

Python scripting

C++ for Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine

Job description

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Senior Technical Artist specializing in Materials and Rendering, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining material systems, shader frameworks, and artist-facing workflows in Unreal Engine 5. You will work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to improve visual quality, optimize performance, and establish scalable content creation pipelines.

Daily Tasks/tools

• Design and implement scalable master materials and material frameworks.
• Develop reusable shader solutions for environments, props, and characters.
• Collaborate with artists to create efficient material workflows.
• Optimize shaders and materials for performance and memory usage.
• Support rendering-related troubleshooting and visual quality improvements.
• Create Blueprint-based tools and workflows for content creators.
• Contribute to asset validation and optimization pipelines.
• Work with Engineering to improve content production workflows.
• Document tools, material standards, and best practices.
• Support procedural and world-building workflows where appropriate.

Qualifications

Must have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game development or CG industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Technical Artist.
• Advanced knowledge of Unrenal Et, material optimization, and rendering pipelines.
• HLSL skills
• Strong Blueprint scripting experience.
• Experience creating scalable material libraries and production-ready shader frameworks.
• Experience profiling and optimizing materials for multiple hardware targets.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine rendering systems, lighting, and content pipelines.
• Experience writing technical documentation and defining workflows for artists.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Art, Design, and Engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of UE5 PCG Framework.

Nice To Have

• Experience with Houdini and Houdini Engine for Unreal.
• Knowledge of Geometry Script.
• Experience with Editor Utility Widgets and pipeline automation.
• C++ knowledge for Unreal Engine workflows.
• Python scripting experience.
• Experience with Niagara VFX systems.
• Experience with Landscape, RVT, Virtual Textures, Foliage systems, and world-building workflows.
• Familiarity with procedural content generation pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to gather production requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong ownership mindset.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor artists and promote procedural workflows across teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to iterate on solutions based on project needs.