3D Technical Generalist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

3D Technical Generalist (Unreal Engine): Developing and implementing real-time VFX and cinematic content for 3D animation productions with an accent on integrating DCC tools and supporting technical fixes for the real-time pipeline. Focus on developing procedural solutions in Houdini, optimizing Unreal Engine lighting systems, and ensuring efficient rendering for high-quality animated shows.

Location: Remote (company based in Australia)

Company

Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube.

What you will do

• Develop and implement real-time VFX and cinematic content using Unreal Engine, leveraging Sequencer and cinematic tools.
• Create VFX solutions in Unreal Engine using Blueprints and Niagara Systems.
• Develop and integrate procedural solutions from Houdini into real-time cinematic workflows.
• Support creative and technical lighting fixes with an understanding of Unreal Engine's lighting systems (Lumen, Raytracing).
• Develop efficient procedural solutions for crowd and technical animation needs.
• Render shots using Movie Render Queue and Movie Render Graph, and problem-solve technical fixes across disciplines.
• Collaborate with production, animation, and engineering teams to enhance pipeline efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience using Unreal Engine in a cinematic or animation pipeline (not gameplay-only).
• Strong real-time VFX experience in Unreal Engine (Niagara systems, blueprint-driven VFX/tools, optimization).
• Working production experience with Sequencer and Unreal’s cinematic toolset.
• Experience integrating Houdini workflows into Unreal Engine.
• Technical understanding of Unreal lighting systems, including Lumen and/or Ray Tracing.
• Experience rendering final shots from Unreal Engine.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills across disciplines (materials, lighting, assets, animation, performance).
• Experience working in a production environment with deadlines and iteration cycles.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement and schedule with work-from-home options and flexi-hours.
• Regular company breakfasts/lunches for those near the Parramatta CBD office.
• Diverse team valuing independent input and career development.
• Company values: Passion, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.