Lead Shader/Material Artist — UE5, Onsite 3 days/wk

Applied Intuition Inc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio in Brighton is seeking a skilled Lead Technical Artist specializing in shaders and materials. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Unreal Engine 5 to drive material workflows, optimize performance, and collaborate with teams for AAA game development. The ideal candidate has over 7 years experience in the industry, with proven leadership in developing high-quality visuals. This position requires onsite presence at least 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in the games industry, with at least 2 shipped AAA titles.
• Proven track record as a Senior or Lead Shader/Material Artist.
• Strong understanding of PBR workflows and material authoring.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the visual and technical quality bar for shaders and materials.
• Lead R&D into UE5’s advanced rendering features.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of shader/material artists.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 material editor

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Expertise in shader/real-time material workflows

Understanding of PBR workflows

Tools

Substance Designer

Houdini

Job description

A leading gaming studio in Brighton is seeking a skilled Lead Technical Artist specializing in shaders and materials. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Unreal Engine 5 to drive material workflows, optimize performance, and collaborate with teams for AAA game development. The ideal candidate has over 7 years experience in the industry, with proven leadership in developing high-quality visuals. This position requires onsite presence at least 3 days a week.