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Senior Technical Artist, UE Motion Graphics

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Technical Artist with a strong focus on Unreal Engine Motion Graphics. This role involves developing innovative real-time Mograph solutions, optimizing workflows, and creating high-quality assets within UE, while collaborating with artists and engineers to push visual boundaries.

About the role

About the Role

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Technical Artist specializing in Unreal Engine (UE) Motion Graphics. In this role, you will be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of real-time graphics and Mograph within Unreal Engine. You will combine your technical expertise with artistic vision to create stunning visual experiences, working alongside a diverse team of artists, designers, and engineers.

What You'll Do

Develop innovative solutions for real-time motion graphics within Unreal Engine.
Collaborate with artists and engineers to optimize workflows and tools for Mograph content creation.
Create and maintain high-quality motion graphic assets, templates, and systems in UE.
Provide technical guidance and support to other artists, fostering best practices and knowledge sharing.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Unreal Engine, motion graphics software, and real-time rendering technologies.
Participate in design and implementation discussions, contributing to the overall visual quality and technical feasibility of projects.
Help define and establish new pipelines and methodologies for creating Mograph within UE.

What We're Looking For

Significant professional experience as a Technical Artist with a focus on motion graphics.
Expertise in Unreal Engine, particularly with features relevant to Mograph (e.g., Sequencer, Control Rig, Niagara, Material Editor, Blueprint).
Strong understanding of real-time rendering principles and optimization techniques.
Proficiency with traditional motion graphics software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Nuke.
Solid foundation in animation principles, compositing, and visual effects.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) and familiarity with CG pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional motion graphics work, ideally showcasing projects utilizing Unreal Engine.
Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Nice to Have Skills

Experience with other game engines or real-time platforms.
Familiarity with visual scripting languages beyond Blueprint.
Knowledge of various rendering techniques and their application in motion graphics.
A passion for games and interactive experiences.

About the role

About the Role

What You'll Do

Develop innovative solutions for real-time motion graphics within Unreal Engine.
Collaborate with artists and engineers to optimize workflows and tools for Mograph content creation.
Create and maintain high-quality motion graphic assets, templates, and systems in UE.
Provide technical guidance and support to other artists, fostering best practices and knowledge sharing.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Unreal Engine, motion graphics software, and real-time rendering technologies.
Participate in design and implementation discussions, contributing to the overall visual quality and technical feasibility of projects.
Help define and establish new pipelines and methodologies for creating Mograph within UE.

What We're Looking For

Significant professional experience as a Technical Artist with a focus on motion graphics.
Expertise in Unreal Engine, particularly with features relevant to Mograph (e.g., Sequencer, Control Rig, Niagara, Material Editor, Blueprint).
Strong understanding of real-time rendering principles and optimization techniques.
Proficiency with traditional motion graphics software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Nuke.
Solid foundation in animation principles, compositing, and visual effects.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) and familiarity with CG pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional motion graphics work, ideally showcasing projects utilizing Unreal Engine.
Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Nice to Have Skills

Experience with other game engines or real-time platforms.
Familiarity with visual scripting languages beyond Blueprint.
Knowledge of various rendering techniques and their application in motion graphics.
A passion for games and interactive experiences.