LogInThe company is searching for a skilled specialist who will provide hands-on support to artists and developers regarding Kit performance and validation and work closely with Epic Games partners to test KitBash3D's Kits.
KitBash3D, the company creating premium 3D assets and software for movies and video games, is seeking an Unreal Technical Artist to join its growing global team and contribute to the company's mission to empower and motivate creators of the virtual frontier.
Your role will involve overseeing the optimal utilization of Unreal's capabilities in KitBash3D's Kits. As a Technical Artist at KitBash3D, you'll report directly to the Head of Kits and collaborate with the company's Kit Production and Content teams.
You will also work closely with Epic Games partners to test Kits, gather feedback, and assist the team in learning and integrating new features into its pipeline. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Content team to create captivating cinematics and demos that showcase new Kits in Unreal.
Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on support to artists and developers regarding Kit performance and validation; as part of the Kit Production team, you will play a key role in providing technical feedback to support the art asset pipeline;
- Work with the Epic Games team to understand new features and software requirements; identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them with the Kit Production and Engineering teams;
- Work with the Content Team to create amazing 3D scenes, videos, and images that showcase different worlds constructed in Unreal with KitBash3D;
- Help the team achieve excellence by giving technical and artistic feedback.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of professional experience working as an artist in visual effects, video games, or equivalent;
- 2+ years of experience creating high-quality videos/levels using Unreal Engine;
- Have in-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, including UE Materials, Lighting, VFX, Rendering, Post Processing, Blueprints, Animation Tools, and Camera Tools;
- Provide a portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency in using Unreal Engine and a great eye for lighting and shot composition;
- Be able to deliver clean, organized work within our technical specifications;
- Have an exceptional understanding of timing, compositing, animation, and story;
- Be conversationally fluent in English with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively;
- Be able to collaborate and work well on a team;
- Be highly accountable;
- Have an appetite for the start-up culture, be a quick learner and self-starter;
- Be passionate about personal development and growth, you get excited about new challenges and solving problems.
This is a full-time position open to remote U.S. candidates and for local candidates, the company offers the option to work out of its office in Portland, Oregon.
KitBash3D offers competitive salary (between $70,000 and $90,000 dependent upon experience and location) as well as professional development funds ($1,000 per year), health benefits, and more.
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