Senior / Expert Technical Artist (Frostpunk 1886)

We are looking for a Senior/Expert Technical Artist to help us create high-quality materials and technical art solutions for Frostpunk 1886. You will work closely with artists and programmers, build shaders and tools in UE5, and help keep assets optimized and production-ready.

• Create high-quality materials and shaders in UE5.

• Build and maintain Blueprint- and code-based tools for the art team.

• Create and update documentation for tools, workflows, and engine limitations.

• Help with optimization, profiling, and debugging in the final product.

• Work with Art Leads, Technical Directors, programmers, and QA to make sure assets meet technical requirements.

• Good knowledge of UE materials and shading workflows.

• Solid understanding of the UE5 rendering pipeline, including PBR and post-processing.

• Experience with UE Blueprints for tools or gameplay-supporting systems.

• Practical approach to problem-solving and a good understanding of optimization.

• At least one shipped title or completed commercial project.

• Deep, production-proven knowledge of UE5 materials, shaders, and rendering.

• Experience designing scalable material, shader, and technical art workflows.

• Strong understanding of GPU performance, profiling, and optimization.

• Ability to take ownership of complex technical and visual problems and drive them to resolution.

• Experience mentoring other artists and defining technical best practices.

• Knowledge of VFX or lighting.

• Experience with procedural workflows (e.g. Substance Designer or other node-based tools).

• Familiarity with shader languages such as HLSL or GLSL.

• Background in 3D software such as Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya.

• Experience working closely with both artists and programmers.

• psychological support/care

• private medical package

• Multisport

• team training budget

• in-office library

• near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations

• dog-friendly

• in-house gym

• no dress code

• car and bike parking

• chill zone

• video, board and arcade games

• flexible working hours

• hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year)

• 20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave

• international working environment

• attendance in game dev events

• relocation budget for candidates from abroad

• referral program

• annual company events

• merch/swag