Senior Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Key Responsibilities:
Pipeline Development and Optimization:
Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines for content creation within Unreal Engine.
Implement tools, scripts, and workflows to streamline art production processes.
Optimize assets for performance, ensuring smooth integration into the Unreal Engine environment.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Version Control workflow: GIT, Perforce,...
Asset Creation and Integration:
Assist artists in the creation and integration of 3D assets, textures, shaders, and materials within Unreal Engine.
Develop and implement shaders, materials, and VFX (visual effects) that meet visual and technical requirements.
Ensure assets are properly configured for Unreal Engine, adhering to technical limitations and best practices.
Collaborate with the animation team to ensure smooth integration of rigged models and animations into Unreal Engine.
Performance Optimization:
Analyze and optimize the performance of assets, shaders, and scenes within Unreal Engine.
Identify areas where art assets or workflows may negatively impact game performance and provide solutions.
Use profiling tools to diagnose and address performance issues related to visuals and technical implementation.
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration:
Ensure that the art direction aligns with technical capabilities and constraints.
Communicate effectively with the art team and others team to resolve technical issues and integrate assets seamlessly.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior technical artists and other members of the team.
Visual Quality Assurance:
Ensure that all art assets adhere to the project's visual standards and technical specifications.
Conduct regular reviews of assets in Unreal Engine to ensure quality and performance standards are maintained.
Research and Development:
Stay up to date with the latest Unreal Engine developments, tools, and techniques.
Explore and implement new techniques and technologies that can enhance the visual quality or efficiency of the production pipeline.
Experiment with new rendering techniques, material creation, and visual effects within Unreal Engine.
Documentation and Training:
Document processes, workflows, and tools for use by other team members.
Create tutorials or training materials to help the art team and other departments make better use of Unreal Engine's features.
Conduct knowledge sharing sessions or workshops to elevate the team's technical skillset.