Technical Artist (Virtual Production)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Virtual Production): Building and prototyping new concepts and technology bridging VFX into real-time virtual production for seamless filming experiences with an accent on photorealistic imagery and scene optimization. Focus on developing shaders, tools, particle systems, ensuring parity between DCC packages like Maya and Unreal, and profiling scenes for performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.

Location: Must be KSA National and passport holder

Company

Creative VFX studio innovating at the leading edge of filmmaking through virtual production technology.

What you will do

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure parity between DCC packages and Unreal.
• Profile and optimise scenes to meet project requirements without sacrificing visual fidelity.
• Develop shaders, tools, particle systems, and modules for the internal library.
• Create world-class photorealistic imagery.

Requirements

• Unreal Engine expertise.
• Passionate about real-time rendering and strives for photorealism.
• Strong intuition with linear algebra and trigonometry.
• At least 2 years of industry experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of Maya with core understanding of its inner workings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid organisation skills, adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and protocols.
• Comfortable with version control and CI.
• Independent, adaptable, able to meet deadlines effectively.
• Portfolio/website demonstrating technical artistic ability including Unreal/Unity work.
• Must be KSA National and passport holder

Nice to have

• Understanding of Houdini.
• Familiarity with motion capture, virtual production, camera tracking, VR, and AR.
• Experience with LookDev and Lighting.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, flexible, highly self-driven team environment.
• Support for career goals through professional development and world-class learning opportunities.
• Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.