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Eliassen Group

Unreal Engine Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$65 - $75/hr

The role emphasizes C++ development for Unreal plugins, thoughtful tool design for artists, and an ... Design and develop Unreal Engine plugins and in-engine panels in C++ to support animation and live ...

Eliassen Group

Unreal Engine Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$65 - $75/hr

The role emphasizes C++ development for Unreal plugins, thoughtful tool design for artists, and an ... Design and develop Unreal Engine plugins and in‑engine panels in C++ to support animation and ...

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 ...

Together Group

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL

Our team blends cutting-edge technology with artistic craftsmanship to create immersive, real-time ... The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development ...

Together Group

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Our team blends cutting-edge technology with artistic craftsmanship to create immersive, real-time ... The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development ...

Imerza

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Our team blends cutting-edge technology with artistic craftsmanship to create immersive, real-time ... The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development ...

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How much do internship unreal engine artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship unreal engine artist in the United States is $13.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and tasks can an Internship Unreal Engine Artist expect to work on during their internship?

As an Internship Unreal Engine Artist, you can expect to collaborate on a variety of projects, such as developing 3D environments, creating game assets, and assisting with lighting and material work within the Unreal Engine. Interns often support senior artists by preparing assets for integration, optimizing scenes for performance, and participating in regular team meetings to review progress. This hands-on experience helps you build a portfolio while gaining exposure to industry workflows and cross-disciplinary teamwork, especially with developers and designers.

What does an Internship Unreal Engine Artist do?

An Internship Unreal Engine Artist assists with the creation of 3D environments, characters, and visual effects using Unreal Engine, a popular real-time 3D creation tool. Interns typically support senior artists and developers by modeling assets, texturing, lighting scenes, and helping to optimize graphics for games or other interactive media. They also learn industry-standard workflows, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain hands-on experience in real-world projects. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates aiming to start a career in game development or virtual production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Unreal Engine Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Unreal Engine Artist, you need a solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and game art fundamentals, ideally supported by coursework or a portfolio of relevant work. Familiarity with Unreal Engine, including its Blueprint system, materials editor, and asset integration, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills help you contribute effectively to team projects. These competencies ensure you can create visually engaging assets and work efficiently within a game development pipeline.

What is the difference between Internship Unreal Engine Artist vs Junior Unreal Engine Artist?

AspectInternship Unreal Engine ArtistJunior Unreal Engine Artist
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of relevant programTypically holds a degree or equivalent experience in game art or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often part-time or temporaryFull-time entry-level position in game development teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by studios for training and talent developmentUsed by companies for entry-level game art roles
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for internship opportunities or entry-level experienceSeeking junior or entry-level Unreal Engine art roles

The main difference between an Internship Unreal Engine Artist and a Junior Unreal Engine Artist lies in experience and employment status. Internships are typically temporary positions aimed at students or recent graduates gaining initial industry exposure, while Junior Unreal Engine Artists are full-time employees with some foundational experience, working on ongoing projects within a professional team.

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Unreal Engine C++ Programmer

Unreal Engine C++ Programmer

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

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. The founding members were originally 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: Although Epoch Games does have a formal office at the listed address, we are a fully-online team at this time. Communication is mostly done via Slack (an instant messaging application) and Trello (an online project collaboration tool).

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be working closely with other members of the Coding department to develop C++ code for the Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). We are using Epic Game's Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to develop the game, and knowledge of how C++ code interacts with UE4 is required. Knowledge of Blueprint scripting in UE4 is recommended, but not required.

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.

If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area.

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

NOTE: This is not an Internship. We are not looking for short-term Interns. We are looking for long-term Volunteer Programmers who have previous experience developing in Unreal Engine with C++ experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • C++ programming experience
  • Unreal Engine 4 experience, and how C++ code interacts with it
  • Having created and completed at least 1 Unreal Engine project/game (using C++)
  • Providing clear and legible code
  • Knowledge or experience working with Ascent Combat Framework (ACF) or Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
  • Online communication, team-collaboration skills, and English fluency
  • A passion for coding and a dedication to creating AAA quality games

Preferred Requirements:

  • Blueprint scripting experience
  • Git Experience
  • UI (User Interface) experience
  • At least 1 Unreal Engine project (using C++) prepared to show prior to the interview. If you do not have one, we can give you an assignment to complete (we will give you 2 weeks to complete it) to test your abilities.
Additional Information

Required Software:

  • Unreal Engine 4 (https://www.unrealengine.com/register)
  • Visual Studio Community Edition (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads) with Unreal Engine packages
  • Git SCM (https://git-scm.com) and GIT LFS (https://git-lfs.github.com)

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