As a Technical Artist at Stellar Entertainment, you will bridge the gap between Art and Engineering. Using Unreal Engine 5, you’ll optimize workflows and solve complex technical challenges to ensure our new AAA project remains visually stunning and highly performant.

Stellar Entertainment is a premier AAA developer with a global footprint, maintaining high-energy studios in both Guildford, UK, and Utrecht, Netherlands. We operate within the world’s most dense clusters of game development talent, but our focus remains singularly on the player. We believe that a truly Great Game is a delicate equilibrium of mechanics, aesthetics, and emotional resonance.

As we embark on a brand-new, unannounced AAA project, we are looking to redefine what is possible in the real-time space. This isn’t just about making assets; it’s about building the systems that allow creativity to flourish. We are looking for a Technical Artist who thrives at the intersection of imagination and logic—someone who can see the artistic vision and build the technical bridge to reach it.

As a Technical Artist at Stellar Entertainment, you serve as the critical conduit between the Art and Engineering departments. You are the “translator” who ensures that our Art Director’s most ambitious visual concepts can be realized within the technical constraints of modern hardware.

Your mission is to unlock the creative potential of our entire art team. You will do this by identifying bottlenecks in production, automating repetitive tasks, and architecting workflows that allow our artists to build world-class content with maximum efficiency and minimum friction. You will be that vital link, ensuring high quality and reliability across all game systems while pushing the boundaries of a truly AAA experience.

1. Workflow Innovation & Automation

• Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and maintain asset creation workflows that empower artists to iterate quickly and build world-class game content.
• Scripting & Tooling: Utilize Python, MEL, or C++ to create custom tools within Maya or 3DS Max that automate tedious tasks, ensuring the team stays focused on high-value creative work.
• Engine Integration: Work deeply within Unreal Engine to ensure assets are imported, managed, and rendered correctly according to our project-specific standards.

2. Technical Problem Solving & Guidance

• Creative Issue Resolution: Act as the first line of defense for artists facing technical hurdles. You will creatively solve complex problems that require a technical approach and a deep understanding of the art pipeline.
• System Reliability: Ensure the high quality and reliability of game systems, maintaining a clean and bug-free environment for the creative teams.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to our art teams, fostering a culture of technical literacy and continuous learning.

3. Optimization & Performance

• Asset Scalability: Take ownership of optimizing game assets (geometry, textures, shaders) for performance and scalability to ensure the project meets strict targets across all platforms.
• Visual Excellence: Maintain a strong understanding of shaders, lighting, and rendering techniques. You will help implement leading-edge methods used by the best studios around the world.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple departments to deliver key features, ensuring that the final output is visually stunning and performant.

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Professional Profile

• Industry Veteran: Proven experience as a Technical Artist with evidence of working on shipped titles.
• The Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing both your artistic and technical skills, demonstrating exactly how your workflows achieve high-quality results.
• Engine Proficiency: Demonstrable mastery of Unreal Engine, alongside expert-level knowledge of Maya or 3DS Max and other applicable DCC tools.

Technical Skills

• Scripting Mastery: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, C++, or MEL is essential for improving workflows and building custom automation.
• Visual Tech: A strong understanding of shaders, lighting, and rendering techniques, paired with a desire to create visually stunning experiences.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Bonus Points

• Advanced Coding: Professional-level C++ skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Multilingual: Ability to work in a diverse, international environment across our UK and NL offices.

Stellar Entertainment is committed to providing a workspace that inspires. Our benefits are designed to support our diverse team across both the UK and NL locations.

For Our UK (Guildford) Colleagues:

• Hybrid Working: A flexible 3-day on-site model to balance collaboration and focused deep-work.
• Health & Security: Private Healthcare Plan (including Dental and Eye care), Life Assurance, and a robust Pension Plan.
• Support Systems: Employee Assistance Programme (Wellness Support) and a Holiday Accrual Scheme.
• Social Culture: Regular team incentives, social events, and access to cutting-edge hardware.

For Our NL (Utrecht) Colleagues:

• Financial Advantages: 13th-month salary (Vakantiegeld), holiday allowance, and a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Office & Lifestyle: A central Utrecht office location with a fully stocked fridge and snack cupboard.
• Rest & Recharge: A guaranteed Christmas Shutdown period to ensure everyone gets a proper break.
• Global Mobility: International working opportunities with our Guildford studio and access to cutting-edge hardware.