Lead Lighting and Shading Artist working on CGI projects for premium clients in Munich or Hamburg. Delivering high - quality visual and technical quality and guiding a team of artists.
About the role
- Lead Unreal Engine Artist for high-end visualizations and project ownership at a creative studio. Mentoring, collaborating, and delivering innovative solutions in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of Unreal Engine delivery for client accounts, from concept through to final delivery.
- Create stunning photorealistic stills, animations, and interactive content in Unreal Engine (Lumen, Path Tracer).
- Contribute to other projects across the studio, providing Unreal expertise where needed.
- Develop and maintain scalable lighting setups, material libraries, and asset workflows.
- Mentor junior artists on best practices and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with producers, developers, and retouchers to ensure final assets meet the highest standards.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and propose workflow improvements.
- Contribute to R&D and explore emerging technologies like AI, automation, and virtual production.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in high-end visualisation, CG, or real-time production.
- Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine, with a strong focus on photoreal offline rendering.
- Skilled in lighting, composition, and PBR material creation.
- Experience with Substance Painter/Designer and PBR workflows.
- Proficiency in at least one major DCC (3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender) plus an offline renderer (V-Ray, Corona, etc.).
- Ability to manage complex assets and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
- Strong problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, and excellent communication.
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