Technical Artist at Serviceplan Group

Job Location

We are looking for a full-time Technical Artist (all genders) in Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt or remote as soon as possible.

What you can expect

Technical Decision-Making: You will establish standards and best practices for visual and technical implementation in Unreal Engine and provide guidance on creative and technical challenges, particularly in real-time rendering workflows

Optimization of Unreal Projects: You will develop and adjust shaders, materials, rigs, and blueprints for visual effects while ensuring performance optimization (e.g., LODs, lighting, asset budgets)

Pipeline & Tool Development: In collaboration with Pipeline TDs and developers, you will improve tools and workflows for artists and implement technical solutions within Unreal Engine

Asset Integration: You will ensure the seamless integration of 3D assets (models, animations, textures) into Unreal projects and verify their compatibility with technical requirements

Debugging & Troubleshooting: You will analyze and resolve technical issues such as shader errors, performance bottlenecks, and rendering problems while collaborating with other departments to overcome complex pipeline challenges

Technical Support for Artists: You will assist artists in realizing creative ideas while maintaining technical feasibility and provide solutions to challenges in the production process

Unreal Engine Real-Time Rendering & VFX: You will develop and implement real-time visual effects, lighting, and post-processing solutions to achieve high-quality visual output

Innovation & Development: You will stay up to date with new Unreal Engine features and technologies, introducing innovative approaches to maximize visual quality and efficiency

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: You will create technical documentation, style guides, and train the team on new tools, workflows, and Unreal Engine features

What we expect from you

Unreal Engine Expertise: You have extensive experience in Unreal Engine, specifically in Blueprints and tool development

Automotive Industry Experience: You have a background in the automotive industry, which is a strong plus

Technical Problem-Solving: You possess strong analytical skills and can troubleshoot complex technical issues within the production pipeline

Tool Development & Automation: You have experience in developing custom tools and automating workflows within Unreal Engine

Collaborative Mindset: You have excellent communication and teamwork skills and a proactive approach

Language Skills: You are fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus

Continuous Learning: You are eager to learn new systems and share knowledge with the team. (e.g., USD workflows, ControlRig, Familiarity with C++ and Python)

Procedural Workflows: You are familiar with Houdini and procedural asset generation, optimizing content for real-time applications

3D Software Knowledge: Familiarity with tools such as Maya or Blender

What we offer

Onboarding: Through personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions – we ensure your perfect start

Further Education: Your development is important to us. Whether through our internal campus training program to expand your technical, methodological, or personal skills, voluntary language courses, or regular coaching sessions – we keep you up to date

Flexibility: With flexible working hours, mobile office, and job-sharing models, you can adapt your job to your life – and not the other way around

Fun: Who works must also take a break – with us, you have plenty of opportunities through regular after-work and team events (also virtual if necessary)

Sports: Extensive sports program as well as mobility through agency bicycles and e-bikes/e-bike leasing

Accessibility: Our modern offices in Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg are perfectly located and easily accessible

Internationality: As an internationally operating agency group, you have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with colleagues from various disciplines around the world

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.