Tech Art Intern (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Tech Art Intern (Unreal Engine): Building C++ editor tools, plugins, and pipeline systems for artists to create photorealistic real-time content for games, film, and virtual production with an accent on asset processing workflows. Focus on optimizing tools for performance and scalability in production environments.

Location: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Company

hirify.global is a company making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content.

What you will do

• Develop editor tools and plugins in C++ for Unreal Engine to streamline asset processing workflows.
• Create and maintain Python and Blueprint-based automation tools that integrate with engine systems.
• Work with Unreal Engine's geometry and mesh processing APIs to build custom asset manipulation tools.
• Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to design and implement pipeline solutions.
• Build quality-of-life widgets and editor utilities that improve artist efficiency.
• Learn to optimize tools for performance and scalability in production environments.

Requirements

• Portfolio showcasing hands-on technical projects and problem-solving ability.
• C++ programming skills with object-oriented design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 editor and engine systems.
• Python scripting background with interest in workflow automation.
• Familiarity with 3D asset pipelines including meshes, materials, and textures.
• Blueprint experience for rapid tool prototyping.

Nice to have

• Prior work with Unreal plugins, editor extensions, or mesh processing tools.
• Background with DCC tools (Houdini, Maya, Blender), Houdini Engine, C++ libraries (CGAL, OpenMesh), or Git/Perforce.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
• A team that continually strives to do right by our community and users.
• Constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.