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Unreal Engine Rendering & Cinematics Specialist

PURPLE

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


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Job description

Job Summary:
Imerza is a pioneer in architectural visualization software, specializing in digital twins and real-estate marketing. They are seeking an Unreal Engine Rendering & Cinematics Specialist to drive the creation of high-quality cinematic sequences and optimized rendering pipelines for their Archviz projects.
Responsibilities:
• Create high-quality cinematic sequences and photorealistic still images using Unreal Engine for architectural visualization projects.
• Design and optimize rendering pipelines for both real-time and offline rendering, ensuring efficiency and visual fidelity.
• Leverage Unreal Engine’s Sequencer, Blueprints, and Material Editor to produce polished cinematic content and high-resolution renders.
• Implement advanced rendering techniques, such as ray tracing, Lumen, and post-processing, to achieve photorealistic results.
• Collaborate with artists, technical producers, and developers to align cinematic and rendering outputs with project goals and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot rendering and cinematic production issues, ensuring optimal performance across platforms (PC, VR/AR, and cloud-based delivery).
• Develop and integrate automation scripts to enhance rendering and cinematics workflows.
• Stay current with Unreal Engine advancements and industry trends to incorporate cutting-edge rendering and cinematic techniques.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Graphics, Animation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Unreal Engine, specializing in cinematic production, high-resolution rendering, or rendering pipeline development.
• Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine tools, including Sequencer, Blueprints, Niagara, and rendering features like ray tracing and Lumen.
• Strong understanding of cinematic production, including camera animation, lighting, and post-processing for video and still outputs.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++) for pipeline automation and tool development.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git) and asset management workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred:
• Experience in architectural visualization, digital twins, or real-estate marketing.
• Knowledge of Autodesk tools (e.g., 3ds Max, Revit) and BIM workflows for architectural data integration.
• Expertise in VR/AR rendering or cloud-based rendering solutions.
• Familiarity with color grading, advanced lighting design, or cinematic post-production techniques.
Company:
Purple is independent in philosophy, attitude and operation –offering a boutique in-house approach, the strategic requirements of each client are individually tailored from the outset. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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