Technical Artist (Unreal Engine)

ABOUT US Segritude Games was established in May 2023 based In Oxfordshire, our growing team brings together various skills and expertise, working collectively to develop a game that stands out in the industry. We offer a flexible contract agreement requiring a minimum of contracted hours per week. We are actively pursuing investment and funding opportunities to support and pay our team based on revenue from sales or secured funding.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a skilled Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and programming for our open-world PvPvE survival game. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimising art pipelines, creating efficient shader and material setups, and ensuring visual quality and performance across all in-game assets in Unreal Engine 5. You will work closely with environment artists, 3D artists, and programmers to maintain smooth workflows, implement visual features, and solve complex technical challenges. This position requires strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, performance optimisation, and experience supporting teams with efficient art-to-engine integration. This is a remote contractor role offering flexible working hours. Compensation will begin once project funding is secured; all hours are tracked and documented.

JOB DESCRIPTION As a Technical Artist, you will develop tools, shaders, and workflows that improve the efficiency and quality of asset creation and implementation. You will ensure that assets are properly optimised for real-time performance and help maintain consistency in materials, lighting, and rendering. You will also support the art and programming teams by identifying technical issues, creating solutions, and ensuring that assets transition smoothly from DCC tools into Unreal Engine. This role requires a balance of artistic understanding, technical skill, and an eye for performance and scalability.

WHY JOIN US Segritude Games is focused on building a supportive, fun work environment. We believe in enjoying the journey while putting passion and effort into the game we’re building. From game nights to creative collaboration and daily laughs, we’ve built a culture where everyone feels welcome and appreciated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the art and programming teams with technical implementation and optimisation
• Create and manage shaders, materials, and visual effects in Unreal Engine 5
• Develop efficient pipelines for importing and integrating assets
• Identify and fix performance issues related to materials, lighting, and geometry
• Automate and streamline repetitive art tasks to improve productivity
• Ensure visual consistency across all environments, props, and characters
• Maintain project scalability and quality standards as production grows
• Collaborate on lighting, rendering, and asset optimisation strategies
• Document workflows and technical standards for the art team

REQUIREMENTS Proven experience as a Technical Artist or similar role in Unreal Engine Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 materials, shaders, and lighting systems Experience with asset optimisation and performance profiling Understanding of PBR workflows, texture streaming, and material instancing Proficiency in Blueprints or basic C++ scripting for pipeline automation Experience with 3D tools such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to collaborate across art and programming teams in a remote environment Excellent communication and organisational skills

PREFERRED Experience creating tools or scripts (Python, MEL, or C++) Familiarity with Niagara VFX and dynamic material systems Experience developing shaders or post-processing effects Knowledge of LOD systems, draw calls, and memory optimisation Prior experience working in an indie or start-up game studio

BENEFITS Flexible remote work with a creative, motivated team Opportunity to shape the gameplay systems of a large-scale survival title Experience building a production-ready Unreal Engine 5 project Work directly with core designers and directors to implement gameplay vision Freedom to experiment, prototype, and contribute new ideas Supportive and collaborative studio environment Future paid opportunities as project funding is secured You can send your portfolio and CV to careers@segritude.com or apply directly through our LinkedIn page. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Website: https://www.segritude.com/careers/