Technical Artist, Framestore

• Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine - Blueprint, Sequencer, Editor & real-time lighting
• Strong 3D art skills with experience in optimising modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, shading, lighting and particle effects for real-time workflows
• Strong understanding of PBR workflow and shader programming
• Experience with Maya and or Houdini
• Comfortable in a range of content creation software including Photoshop, Zbrush/Mudbox, Substance Painter
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Ability to work in collaboration with multiple teams
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of film language
• Positive attitude towards learning and sharing
• Extremely organised with excellent attention to detail
• Deadline oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to solve problems as they arise and remain calm in high-pressure situations

Desirable

• Work with the VP supervisor and real-time TD to deliver high-quality real-time art in Unreal Engine by creating shaders, lighting and particle effects
• Work with character and environment artists on asset build and look development
• Be well versed in lighting techniques in Unreal Engine and instruct artists in lighting best practices
• Optimise content through profiling and enhancing performance with the help of diagnostic tools and instructing the artists on modelling and texturing best practices
• Collaborate with programmers to develop and test new features, prototype shader code, and provide useful feedback during R&D
• Show a demonstrable level of technical knowledge combined with strong creative and artistic skills
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of workflows, processes and tools
• Support the VP Supervisor and TD in onset virtual scouting and camera sessions where necessary
• Technical Artists (TA) are responsible for working alongside developers, Visualisation and VFX teams in devising and implementing real-time rendered content for feature film and episodic productions