Technical Artist (UE)

About Project 

Discovery is our upcoming first-person shooter game, built on the power of Unreal Engine 5. VR Sci-Fi shooter allows players to explore a diverse world using various locomotion systems, climb structures, operate fantastical transports, and fly using drones. Players can engage enemies using a wide array of weapons of their choice, while also utilizing special abilities to gain advantages in the game world.

Our company values

• Passion for games;
• Creating innovative projects;
• A policy of open communication;
• Strong appreciation of your performance;
• Competence development;
• Comfort and well-being of our employees.

Requirements

• 3+ years of UE development experience;
• In-depth knowledge renders principle;
• In-depth knowledge of material editor and tools;
• Good knowledge of Niagara systems;
• In-depth knowledge Blueprints system;
• Strong math skills;
• Knowledge optimization practices (CPU / GPU / RAM);
• Problem-solving skills;
• Experience with different development  platforms (PC, Consoles, Mobile);
• The experience launched UE commercial releases;
• Ability to provide best practices to development flow;
• Understanding the principles of cross-platform development;
• Knowledge of debug tools like Insight or RenderDoc.

Responsibilities

• Creating and support materials using material editor.
• Ability to create lightweight VFX systems in Niagara;
• Creating and supporting Niagara modules and emitters;
• Build particle behavior for Niagara using Blueprints;
• Understanding HLSL language;
• Ability to write complex shaders;
• Knowledge of texturing principles (UV, Atlases etc.);
• Optimization of existing VFX systems, shaders, and textures;
• Working with the lighting system;
• Understanding 3D workflow;
• Understanding word-building workflows.

How will you grow professionally with Stepico

• Regular development meetings where you can sync with peer and senior developers and discuss our work, solutions, and future improvements.
• Ability to work on an internal toolchain. Whenever you see the ability to improve, extend, or add to our solutions, all sound ideas are welcome to be incorporated.
• Ability to influence projects – we are a dynamic and young team. Any grounded changes and improvements to the project, and any discussion with your experienced colleagues are welcomed and will be incorporated according to the team’s feedback.

What will you get with Stepico

• Competitive salaries are regularly reviewed based on professional growth;
• Flexible working hours and remote working;
• 18 working days of paid time off;
• 5 paid sick leaves (without doctors notes);
• Corporate medical insurance;
• Life event support system (extra paid days off and financial compensation);
• English classes;
• Compensation for external conferences/ workshops/ events;
• Full employment.