Technical Artist

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as a Technical Artist to develop and maintain procedural content and related tools using UE Geometry Script, PCG, and Houdini. Collaborate with art and engineering teams to understand requirements and limitations, solve problems using procedural tools, research new techniques, and optimize content. The ideal candidate possesses artistic and technical skills, experience with Unreal Engine 5 PCG, and a strong understanding of procedural tools. Escape Velocity offers a fully remote work environment, generous PTO, studio closures, private medical and dental healthcare, a mental health scheme, a health and wellbeing allowance, discretionary bonuses, top-range tech for home setup, and other region-based benefits. The company prioritizes honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play. Apply with a resume/CV.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Technical Art related field
• At least one released title on the current or previous console generation (gen8, gen9), preferably AAA
• Strong knowledge of modelling and procedural tools in Unreal (Geometry Script, PCG,..)
• Experience with SideFX Houdini
• Experience with Houdini Engine (preferably in Unreal Engine)
• Experience with a scripting language, preferably Python
• Understanding of Object-Oriented programming
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy
• Strong ability to learn new areas of development
• Ability to work well within a team atmosphere
• Excellent time management skills
• Creative problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Work with art and engineering to understand art requirements and technical limitations
• Work in partnership with the art teams to help them solve problems using procedural tools
• Research and prototype new techniques to improve the efficiency of content production
• Work on automated content optimization tools

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably someone with Unreal 5 PCG experience

Benefits

• A generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home set up
• Other benefits based on your region