Lead 3D Technical Artist

Role Overview

We're looking for a visionary Technical Artist with deep expertise in 3D modeling, shader programming, and engine optimization. As a Lead, you'll define technical art standards, build scalable tooling, and ensure our titles meet AAA fidelity targets while maintaining 60+ FPS across next-gen consoles, PC, and emerging spatial computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust 3D asset pipelines, automation tools, and QC systems across Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary middleware.
• Develop custom HLSL/GLSL shaders, material systems, and real-time rendering solutions that push visual fidelity boundaries.
• Optimize geometry, textures, and draw calls for performance-critical scenes; conduct profiling and bottleneck analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and art directors to establish technical art guidelines and best practices.
• Mentor junior technical artists, conduct code/tool reviews, and drive continuous improvement in our creative workflow.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party plugins, AI-assisted texturing tools, and procedural generation frameworks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or 3D Technical Artist in shipped AAA titles or high-end cinematic production.
• Expert proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara, Lumen, Nanite, and Blueprint/C++ integration.
• Strong scripting background in Python, C#, or MEL/MaxScript for pipeline automation and tool development.
• Deep understanding of PBR workflows, topology standards, UV layout, retopology, and LOD generation.
• Proven experience with shader programming (HLSL/GLSL) and custom material authoring in Substance Designer/3D Coat.
• Excellent communication skills and a portfolio demonstrating shipped projects with complex technical art implementations.

Why Aevum Zenth

As part of a multidivisional conglomerate, our entertainment studio enjoys cross-pollination with aerospace simulation, robotics visualization, and advanced R&D teams. You'll work on projects that span blockbuster games, enterprise VR training, and immersive metaverse experiences backed by a $12B annual R&D budget.