Technical Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Unreal Engine): Developing real-time rendered immersive experiences with an accent on visual fidelity and optimal performance. Focus on creating shaders, lighting, particle effects, and optimizing assets for VR/AR environments.

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $107,000 – $136,900 per year

Company

hirify.global (ILM) is the world's leading visual effects facility, creating groundbreaking imagery for feature films, commercials, and immersive attractions.

What you will do

• Develop high-caliber real-time art by creating shaders, lighting, and particle effects.
• Collaborate with art and engineering teams to align goals and establish technical best practices.
• Implement new tools and rapid prototypes using Blueprints, Python, and C++.
• Conduct asset performance profiling and optimization to identify and fix technical bottlenecks.
• Standardize production workflows for materials, shaders, LODs, and asset streaming.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for tools and development processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in games, film, television, or AR/VR fields.
• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Python, C++, C#, or Java.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine workflows, including Blueprints and material networks.
• Expert knowledge of PBR pipelines and real-time shader implementations for VR.
• Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, Blender, Substance Designer/Painter, and Photoshop.
• A portfolio or reel submission with a detailed breakdown of work is required.

Nice to have

• Passion for game development and a strong interest in VR and AR.
• Experience with professional Visual Effects (VFX) production pipelines.
• Ability to work with proprietary internal toolsets.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the forefront of the digital revolution in visual effects and immersive cinema.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and corporate benefits package.
• Eligibility for bonuses and long-term incentive units.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovative storytelling and pushing technical boundaries.