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Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Winston Salem, NC

$109K - $130K/yr

The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4): For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page: NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are ...

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY

$139K - $166K/yr

Work with the CG Lead and Creative Director to design and build interactive experiences using ... Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine * Advanced experience of Unreal's Blueprints system

TRICK 3D

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely ... art directors and project leads to maintain a cohesive vision of quality and efficiency.

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

Work with the CG Lead and Creative Director to design and build interactive experiences using ... Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine * Advanced experience of Unreal's Blueprints system

Trick 3d

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA

$120K - $144K/yr

We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely ... art directors and project leads to maintain a cohesive vision of quality and efficiency.

Turtle Rock Studios

UI Technical Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... Director. Responsibilities * Implement, optimize, and maintain user interfaces using Unreal Engine ... Technical Artist, UI Implementer, or similar role in game development * A portfolio or demo reel ...

Turtle Rock Studios

UI Technical Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... Director. Responsibilities * Implement, optimize, and maintain user interfaces using Unreal Engine ... Technical Artist, UI Implementer, or similar role in game development * A portfolio or demo reel ...

Scopely

Senior Technical Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $212K/yr

Senior Technical Artist (Scopely Explore (formerly known as Niantic)): Develop, document, and ... Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender Game Engine; Art Software: Maya, 3Ds Max, and Adobe Photoshop ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... You'll move fluently between Unreal Engine, Houdini, Python, shader code, and modern AI tooling ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... You'll move fluently between Unreal Engine, Houdini, Python, shader code, and modern AI tooling ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... You'll move fluently between Unreal Engine, Houdini, Python, shader code, and modern AI tooling ...

Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

As a studio we have built a reputation as an Unreal Engine focused development house, working in a ... Reports to: Studio Art & Animation Director * Department: Art * Work Location: Fully Remote

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Technical Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... Support the implementation, integration, and optimization of assets within Unreal Engine, ensuring ...

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A Director Unreal Engine Technical Artist leads teams in creating visually stunning and technically efficient assets and environments using Unreal Engine. They bridge the gap between artists and programmers, overseeing the development of workflows, shaders, and tools that ensure both creative vision and performance needs are met. This role often involves setting technical standards, solving complex visual challenges, and mentoring other technical artists. Directors also collaborate closely with game designers, producers, and engineers to deliver high-quality interactive experiences.

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Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

$109K - $130K/yr

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Posted 9 days ago

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Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. Most of the original founding members were modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are working as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be developing Shaders, Lighting, Particles, Optimization Work and Visual Effects (FX) for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), an open-world Fantasy RPG being developed in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).

OpenGL and Git experience isn't required, but is recommended.

Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline, you must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

Other duties include: attending Slack meetings (Slack is an instant messaging we communicate with), reporting your progress to the Level Design team on a weekly basis and following team policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Unreal Engine 4 experience, and experience with creating Shaders, Lighting, Particles, Optimization Work, Visual Effects (FX) and more within it
  • Online communication, team-collaboration skills, and English fluency
  • A passion for coding and a dedication to creating AAA quality games

Preferred Requirements:

  • OpenGL Experience
  • Git Experience
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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