Unreal Engine Environment & Cinematic Artist
We're looking for a creative and technically strong Unreal Engine artist who can bring worlds to life through high-quality material creation, cinematic lighting, and visually striking camera work. You'll work closely with designers, developers, and creative teams to craft immersive real-time experiences with strong visual storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality materials and shaders inside Unreal Engine using node-based workflows
- Develop realistic and stylized lighting setups for environments, cinematics, and scenes
- Design cinematic camera compositions, sequences, and dynamic angles for trailers, moments, and storytelling
- Optimize scenes for performance while maintaining visual quality
- Work with post-processing, color grading, volumetrics, reflections, and atmosphere systems
- Collaborate with environment artists, animators, and developers to maintain a cohesive visual direction
- Create visually compelling renders and in-engine presentations
- Utilize Sequencer for cinematic scene creation and camera animation
- Ensure lighting and materials support both artistic goals and gameplay readability
Requirements
- Strong experience with Unreal Engine
- Solid understanding of PBR workflows, textures, materials, and shaders
- Good eye for cinematic composition, framing, and storytelling
- Experience with real-time lighting techniques including Lumen, Nanite, GI, and volumetric effects
- Understanding of color theory, mood creation, and visual direction
- Familiarity with Sequencer and cinematic pipelines
- Knowledge of optimization techniques for real-time rendering
- Portfolio showcasing material work, lighting setups, and cinematic scenes
Nice to Have
- Experience with Blender, Maya, or Substance Painter
- Basic knowledge of VFX, Niagara systems, or animation workflows
- Experience creating game-ready environments or short cinematic films
Bonus Points
- Strong cinematic storytelling instincts
- Ability to recreate movie-like visuals inside real-time engines
- Passion for games, virtual production, or immersive experiences
