Senior Technical Artist - Gaming

Company Description

ChainScript Labs builds immersive UE5 gaming worlds and delivers full-stack software solutions for global clients blending art, technology, and innovation.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Artist who can effectively bridge art and engineering to create highly optimized, visually stunning game experiences. You will work across shaders, tools, VFX, automation, and performance optimization to support and elevate the entire art pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Create, optimize, and implement shaders and materials

Build rigging, animation, and workflow tools for production

Develop high-quality VFX using Niagara

Optimize lighting, rendering, and overall game performance

Support artists with technical solutions, tools, and debugging

Maintain high standards for PBR workflows and asset quality

Assist with Unreal Engine level design, performance, and optimization

Document processes and ensure efficient, scalable pipelines

Required Qualifications

45 years of experience as a Technical Artist in gaming

Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine

Strong understanding of performance and optimization workflows

Hands-on experience with Niagara, shaders, and materials

Ability to develop tools for rigging, animation, or pipeline automation

Experience with lighting, rendering, and real-time graphics workflows

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and scripting mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automation tools and Blueprints

Familiarity with performance profiling tools

Understanding of advanced rendering techniques and real-time pipelines