Lead Technical Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Artist (Unreal Engine): Designing and maintaining scalable procedural generation pipelines and optimization strategies within Unreal Engine 5 with an accent on PCG and Houdini integration. Focus on leading cross-discipline teams, enforcing performance standards, and driving technical direction for high-quality game environments.

Location: Poland

Company

hirify.global is a global game development company providing end-to-end game production and art services to top-tier studios since 2004.

What you will do

• Define and drive procedural generation and optimization strategy in Unreal Engine.
• Design and maintain scalable procedural pipelines using Houdini and PCG.
• Establish and enforce performance budgets, standards, and best practices.
• Lead cross-discipline alignment to ensure consistent visual quality and performance.
• Oversee profiling strategies and resolve systemic performance bottlenecks.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and support to the team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game development or CG industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Technical Artist.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and its art/rendering pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of the PCG system in Unreal Engine.
• Advanced experience with Houdini.
• Solid understanding of game performance optimization techniques.

Nice to have

• Expertise in developing custom tools and scripts (Python, Vex, MEL).
• Experience in creating and optimizing shaders and materials.
• Knowledge of world-building systems like Landscape, RVT, and Foliage.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Experience with VFX software like Embergen or Niagara.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the gaming industry on major titles.
• Focus on professional growth, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborative environment with a global team of industry experts.
• Emphasis on dedication and earning success through teamwork.
• Supportive leadership structure with mentorship and skill development.