Technical Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Unreal Engine): Developing technical art solutions, content pipelines, and real-time workflows for internal and partner game projects with an accent on bridging the gap between art and technology. Focus on optimizing content, developing automation tools, and ensuring visual assets meet performance goals across target platforms.

Location: UK Remote or based in West Midlands (Birmingham/Worcestershire Area)

Company

A friendly and ambitious game studio based near Birmingham, composed of passionate gamers dedicated to building high-quality gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust technical art solutions, content pipelines, and real-time workflows from prototype to final implementation.
• Develop tools and automation to eliminate workflow inefficiencies and increase team productivity.
• Optimize assets and systems to achieve high visual quality while meeting strict performance requirements across target platforms.
• Collaborate across discipline teams to solve production challenges and overcome technical and creative obstacles.
• Uphold project visual styles and artistic principles throughout the content creation process.
• Participate in technical reviews, providing and incorporating feedback to improve workflows and content quality.

Requirements

• Proven technical art experience in games with a portfolio demonstrating strong problem-solving and visual quality.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine pipelines, including materials, VFX, rendering, profiling, and Blueprints.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software and the ability to adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Ability to balance visual intent with technical constraints and performance considerations.
• Effective communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude within a team environment.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages relevant to game development.
• Experience with post-process effects, procedural modelling, UI implementation, or rigging/animation.
• Previous experience with shipped titles within a professional game art production pipeline.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly and nurturing work environment with a supportive team of talented developers.
• Opportunity to work as part of an ambitious studio on high-profile co-development projects.
• Flexible work arrangements, including strong support for those preferring to work from home.
• Culture rooted in a shared passion for gaming.