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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 ...

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 with our real-time content and product development teams. The ideal Technical Artist will be a ...

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 with our real-time content and product development teams. The ideal Technical Artist will be a ...

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

The Mill is looking for an accomplished Technical Artist with UE4 Blueprints development skills ... Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine * Advanced experience of Unreal's Blueprints system

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

The Mill is looking for an accomplished Technical Artist with UE4 Blueprints development skills ... Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine * Advanced experience of Unreal's Blueprints system

Turtle Rock Studios

UI Technical Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with Unreal Engine 5, UMG, and Figma, while ... Technical Artist, UI Implementer, or similar role in game development * A portfolio or demo reel ...

Turtle Rock Studios

UI Technical Artist

Irvine, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with Unreal Engine 5, UMG, and Figma, while ... 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

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with Unreal Engine 5, UMG, and Figma, while ... Technical Artist, UI Implementer, or similar role in game development * A portfolio or demo reel ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$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 · 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 · 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 ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Technical Artist with a strong focus on material creation to ... Contribute to improving Unreal Engine material pipelines and best practices What we're looking for

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An Unreal Engine Technical Artist bridges the gap between art and engineering, optimizing assets, developing shaders, and creating tools to streamline workflows. They work closely with designers and programmers to ensure visual fidelity while maintaining performance. Their responsibilities may include scripting, rigging, procedural content creation, and troubleshooting technical issues. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine, blueprint scripting, and knowledge of real-time rendering techniques.

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To thrive as an Unreal Engine Technical Artist, you need a solid background in 3D art, shader development, and real-time rendering, often supported by a degree in computer graphics, game development, or a related field. Proficiency with Unreal Engine, scripting languages like Python or Blueprints, and industry-standard 3D software such as Maya or Blender is crucial, with certifications in Unreal Engine being advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments help technical artists excel. These capabilities ensure high-quality asset integration, seamless workflow between art and engineering teams, and successful delivery of complex interactive projects.

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An Unreal Engine Technical Artist serves as a bridge between the art and programming teams, ensuring visually stunning assets function optimally in real-time environments. Daily tasks often include creating and optimizing shaders, developing custom tools or scripts to streamline workflows, troubleshooting visual or technical issues, and preparing assets for use within Unreal Engine. You may also work closely with artists to maintain visual quality while meeting performance targets and collaborate with engineers to implement new features. This multifaceted role is dynamic and offers the chance to contribute creatively and technically to game or interactive project development.

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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 22 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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