Senior Technical Artist Unreal

Monks is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our team. This role focuses on pipeline development, shading and artist support, acting as a bridge between artists and our Unreal Engine pipeline.

You will play a key role in ensuring that art content and features are seamlessly integrated into the engine while maintaining the project's artistic vision and respecting technical constraints.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work with generalist to create 3D art and bring it into the engine
• Support artists in using the 3D art pipeline and user-facing engine tools
• Collaborate with artists to create high-quality 3D assets with a strong emphasis on materials, shaders, and surface realism
• Review creative workflows and identify opportunities for tool and pipeline improvements
• Develop Unreal Engine art pipeline tools and extensions with a focus on usability and efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within the Unreal Engine asset pipeline
• Work closely with artists and QA to diagnose and fix production challenges
• Ensure documentation is accessible and up to date for artists and technical teams
• Help inspire and empower the art team to optimize their workflows and processes

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine Blueprints
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine materials and shader development
• Advanced knowledge of material graphs, PBR workflows, and real-time rendering principles Experience developing tools within Unreal Engine
• Experience building configurators, automation tools, or similar systems
• Solid understanding of lighting, reflections, and surface response
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus
• Quick learner with a willingness to share knowledge
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Naturally curious and proactive mindset

Nice to Have

• Programming knowledge (C++ and/or Python)
• Experience with USD (Universal Scene Description)
• Understanding of automotive shading standards (e.g., car paint, clear coat, interiors) Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience working with premium brands or high-end productions
• Proficiency in additional 3D software (e.g., Maya, Blender)
• Automotive industry experience
• Strong time management skills
• Knowledge of shading and materials
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines (real-time and offline)

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