Lead Technical Artist - Unreal Engine Games

Role : Senior / Mid-Level Technical Artist (Unreal Engine)

Experience : 4+ Years

Location : Bangalore

Industry : Gaming

Key Requirements :

• Strong experience working with Unreal Engine
• Hands-on exposure to AAA game development
• Expertise in Motion Graphics
• Proficiency in Native C++ or Unreal C++ programming

Role Overview :

As the Technical Artist, you will bridge the gap between art and technology, driving the visual excellence and technical performance of our Unreal Engine-powered AAA game. You will lead a team of tech artists to develop cutting-edge pipelines, shaders, and tools that empower our artists while optimizing real-time performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Pipeline & Tool Development :

Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines, automation tools, and procedural workflows to

enhance productivity.

Shader & Material Development :

Create high-quality shaders and materials in Unreal Engine, balancing visual fidelity and

performance.

Performance Optimization :

Optimize assets, lighting, and rendering to ensure high frame rates while maintaining visual

quality across platforms.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving :

Work closely with artists, engineers, and designers to solve technical challenges and implement

cutting-edge visual effects.

Qualifications :

5+ years in technical art roles, with leadership experience in AAA game development.

Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine, including material editor, blueprints, and

Niagara.

Technical Skills :

Programming & Scripting : Proficiency in Python, Blueprint scripting, and knowledge of C++ is a

plus Shaders & Rendering : Strong grasp of PBR workflows, shader development (HLSL, GLSL), and lighting optimization.

Rigging & Animation Tools : Experience with procedural rigging, character deformation, and

animation tools.

Asset Optimization :

Deep understanding of LODs, texture streaming, and performance profiling

tools in Unreal Engine.

Leadership Skills :

Proven ability to lead and collaborate across departments, translating artistic goals into efficient

technical solutions.