Junior Unreal Engine Technical Artist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Junior Unreal Engine TA
Location: London-based studios. Travel overseas could be a requirement, based on the project.
Reports To: Show Supervisor (while on a show) + Tech Art Department Head (between shows)
Job Summary:
The Third Floor London is looking for a Junior Realtime Technical Artist to support new and active productions using TTF’s real-time pipeline tools. The ideal candidate will come with a minimum of 1-2 years industry experience, having worked in Unreal Engine to do lighting, materials, and FX work. They will work with our Creative and Technology teams to support the artistic utilization of game engine technology within Film, Television and VR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate Lights, Materials and FX via Sequencer.
- Work in collaboration with our Shot Creators to support the story by creating or adjusting Lighting, Materials and FX in Unreal Engine.
- Work in collaboration with our Asset Builders to produce and support real-time-ready. environments, props, characters and FX.
- Deliver artistically complex shots.
- Help document, prototype, and improve the creative pipeline.
Essential Skills:
- Strong creative eye.
- Ability to receive and act upon creative feedback.
- Work within a team towards a common goal and demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Must be comfortable working with the key components of Unreal Engine 5 Interface (Content Browser, Material Editor, Sequencer, Niagara, etc).
- Ability to modify FX assets with Niagara.
- Optimizing assets within UE to perform on Mobile platforms
Desirable Skills:
- AR/VR experience.
- Experience with Version Control and Source Control Systems (e.g perforce, GitHub).
- Have an interest in Photography & Film making.
- Experience working with or creating Blueprints.
- Ability to create FX from scratch with Niagara.
- UK driver's license and ability to drive to major studios located close to London.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Film Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Unreal Engine Technical Artist roles across The Third Floor's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Film Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,386 - £53,158 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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