Modeling Outsource Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
Strong understanding of latest toolsets in game art creation, including (but not limited to) Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, Perforce, 3D modeling and 2D/3D texturing software ...
Modeling Outsource Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
Strong understanding of latest toolsets in game art creation, including (but not limited to) Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, Perforce, 3D modeling and 2D/3D texturing software ...
Principal VFX Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
Deep proficiency with Niagara and Unreal Engine's material system * Shader authoring experience (HLSL or Material Editor) * Scripting experience - Python, Blueprint, or equivalent; this is what ...
Principal VFX Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
Deep proficiency with Niagara and Unreal Engine's material system * Shader authoring experience (HLSL or Material Editor) * Scripting experience - Python, Blueprint, or equivalent; this is what ...
Environment Outsource Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
Including but not limited to Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Marmoset, Perforce, and 3D modeling packages * Must be highly organized, self-driven, customer-focused, and a great team player
Environment Outsource Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
Including but not limited to Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Marmoset, Perforce, and 3D modeling packages * Must be highly organized, self-driven, customer-focused, and a great team player
Senior Game Security Engineer
Cary, NC · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
We are particularly interested in those that have prior experience working with Unreal Engine. Your primary focus will be on the dedicated server and backend code, but you will partner closely with ...
Senior Game Security Engineer
Cary, NC · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
We are particularly interested in those that have prior experience working with Unreal Engine. Your primary focus will be on the dedicated server and backend code, but you will partner closely with ...
Senior Gameplay Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
$94K - $101K/yr
Bonus points if you have experience with Unreal Engine and the Ability System * Experience working on live-service multiplayer environments * Demonstrated talent and a deep understanding of gameplay ...
Senior Gameplay Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
$94K - $101K/yr
Bonus points if you have experience with Unreal Engine and the Ability System * Experience working on live-service multiplayer environments * Demonstrated talent and a deep understanding of gameplay ...
Senior Environment Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
Taking basic game designs and concept art, utilizing Unreal Engine, and bringing new points of interest to life, by collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, as an environment art point of ...
Senior Environment Artist
Cary, NC · On-site
$117K - $140K/yr
Taking basic game designs and concept art, utilizing Unreal Engine, and bringing new points of interest to life, by collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, as an environment art point of ...
Senior Game Security Engineer
Cary, NC · On-site
ENGINEERING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES What We Do Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows ...
Senior Game Security Engineer
Cary, NC · On-site
ENGINEERING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES What We Do Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows ...
Technical Artist, Character
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets * Expert-level Maya skills rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting * HLSL ...
Quick apply
Technical Artist, Character
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets * Expert-level Maya skills rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting * HLSL ...
Technical Artist, Character
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 - Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets * Expert-level Maya skills - rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting
Technical Artist, Character
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 - Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets * Expert-level Maya skills - rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting
Generalist Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase. * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt across the project. * Participate ...
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Generalist Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase. * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt across the project. * Participate ...
Technical Artist, Character
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 - Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets * Expert-level Maya skills - rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting
Technical Artist, Character
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 - Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets * Expert-level Maya skills - rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting
Generalist Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase. * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt across the project. * Participate ...
Generalist Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase. * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt across the project. * Participate ...
Virtual Production Lab Manager
Raleigh, NC · On-site +1
$53K - $58K/yr
Proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and Virtual Production pipelines and equipment. * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and ...
Virtual Production Lab Manager
Raleigh, NC · On-site +1
$53K - $58K/yr
Proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and Virtual Production pipelines and equipment. * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and ...
Generalist Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase. * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt across the project. * Participate ...
Generalist Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase. * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt across the project. * Participate ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
... Unreal Engine internals (UE4 and/or UE5). • Experience with live service games. • Demonstrated engine-level experience: custom subsystems, engine modifications, deep profiling and optimization ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
... Unreal Engine internals (UE4 and/or UE5). • Experience with live service games. • Demonstrated engine-level experience: custom subsystems, engine modifications, deep profiling and optimization ...
Proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and Virtual Production pipelines and equipment. * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and ...
Proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and Virtual Production pipelines and equipment. * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and ...
Technical Artist, Environment
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 World Partition, Nanite, Lumen, PCG * Strong Python and Blueprint scripting; MEL / MaxScript is a bonus * Experience with terrain and ...
Quick apply
Technical Artist, Environment
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 World Partition, Nanite, Lumen, PCG * Strong Python and Blueprint scripting; MEL / MaxScript is a bonus * Experience with terrain and ...
Rendering Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
... Unreal Engine 5, including experience working at the engine/renderer level • Proficiency in C++ and shader languages (HLSL, GLSL, or WGSL), with demonstrated ability to write high-performance ...
Rendering Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
... Unreal Engine 5, including experience working at the engine/renderer level • Proficiency in C++ and shader languages (HLSL, GLSL, or WGSL), with demonstrated ability to write high-performance ...
Senior Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
... Unreal Engine systems. • Deep understanding of player-centric gameplay systems. • Collaborative mindset with the ability to interpret, enhance, and proactively expand design intent through code ...
Senior Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
... Unreal Engine systems. • Deep understanding of player-centric gameplay systems. • Collaborative mindset with the ability to interpret, enhance, and proactively expand design intent through code ...
Senior AI Engineer
Cary, NC · On-site
$96K - $132K/yr
We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly ...
Senior AI Engineer
Cary, NC · On-site
$96K - $132K/yr
We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly ...
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
Psyonix is searching for a Modeling Outsource Artist to support and supervise creative content provided by outsourcing partners. The Modeling Outsource Artist will provide front-line creative feedback for work submitted for review and implementation. The ideal candidate would be a talented artist who can communicate with outsource partners, including documenting existing pipelines, collecting or creating quality bar and technical example assets, collecting photo references, creating asset block-outs, creating simple block-out paintovers, and managing the in-engine implementation of art assets.
In this role, you will
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
Psyonix is searching for a Modeling Outsource Artist to support and supervise creative content provided by outsourcing partners. The Modeling Outsource Artist will provide front-line creative feedback for work submitted for review and implementation. The ideal candidate would be a talented artist who can communicate with outsource partners, including documenting existing pipelines, collecting or creating quality bar and technical example assets, collecting photo references, creating asset block-outs, creating simple block-out paintovers, and managing the in-engine implementation of art assets.
In this role, you will
- Work with the Art Leads, Art Production and Director level to establish visual direction for our outsourcing vendors
- Collect or generate detailed documentation, video references, and examples of art asset production, procedures, and engine requirements to support the external vendors
- Clearly communicate feedback to the outsource partner, and ensure those creative notes and goals are relayed by internal artists, level designers, game designers, and production to understand the needs and goals of props being created
- Provide and manage documentation of processes and procedures for the vendor with the understanding of the technical constraints, including vert count management, material setup, LOD generation, PBR texture creation and in-engine implementation
- Train outsource partner artists in Psyonix's specific techniques and best practices
- Foster remote teams enthusiasm for the project
- Work with internal stakeholders and or IP owners on licensed asset approvals
- Experience in shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms
- Experience shipping high-quality game ready assets for production, with an emphasis on stylized art / stylized realism
- Must have a strong portfolio showing executed game assets for hard surface and organics, and experience/examples of shaping outsource team development
- Strong understanding of latest toolsets in game art creation, including (but not limited to) Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, Perforce, 3D modeling and 2D/3D texturing software (A plus if experienced with Flow ("Shotgrid") and Miro)
- Highly organized, self-driven, customer focused, excellent visual and verbal communication, and a great team player
- Ability to clearly critique, mentor, and improve art and artists through written and visual feedback loops
- A keen understanding of technical hurdles, the ability to autonomously make choices to further art quality, and to identify and navigate problems in a timely manner
- Experienced working within a team and a high-pressure, high-volume production environment
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
About Epic Games
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Industry
Pc games
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Cary, NC, US
Year founded
1991