TL;DR

Senior Technical Artist (Shaders): Developing and optimizing advanced shader and material systems in Unreal Engine for a AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter across multiple platforms with an accent on visual quality and performance. Focus on designing shader networks, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and innovating real-time rendering techniques.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine; London, UK; Frankfurt, Germany with relocation and accommodation support.

Company

%hirify_global% is an independent AAA video game developer and publisher with a focus on innovative, player-first titles including blockchain and next-gen battle royale games, operating from Frankfurt, Kyiv, and London.

What you will do

Design, implement, and optimize shader networks, Master Materials, and Material Functions in Unreal Engine.
Collaborate with rendering engineers, lighting artists, and environment artists to achieve consistent, high-quality visuals.
Create shader-based solutions for terrain, foliage, surfaces, and character rendering.
Prototype and develop new shading techniques aligned with the game’s visual direction.
Analyze GPU and rendering performance to identify and address material-related bottlenecks.
Mentor other artists and maintain shader standards and documentation.

Requirements

Strong experience with shaders and materials in Unreal Engine or similar real-time engines.
In-depth understanding of PBR workflows, lighting models, and surface shading.
Proficiency with Unreal Engine’s Material Editor, HLSL, and shader graph systems.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Experience shipping at least one AAA title or comparable real-time project.

Nice to have

Experience creating automated validation tools for materials and shaders.
Familiarity with Blueprints, C++, and Unreal profiling tools.
Houdini or Substance Designer workflow integration experience.
Knowledge of advanced rendering techniques like subsurface scattering and parallax occlusion mapping.

Culture & Benefits

Unlimited paid vacation and paid sick leave.
Flexible working and work from home options.
Health insurance and bonuses.
English and German courses.
Public transportation support and office perks including gym membership.
Relocation and accommodation support available.