Realtime Artist

Job descriptionPlease note this is a speculative role. If we move to hire the position will be hybrid and require days in our London studio as well as travel to film studios in North West London. We also cannot provide VISAs or relocation for this position as it will be a contract role.Framestores Preproduction Services division enables filmmakers and showrunners to make early-stage creative decisions that can then guide their entire production. We have over a hundred creatives technologists and producers working across concept art previsualisation virtual production in-camera VFX techvis and postvis.Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future we set out every day to reframe the possible.The RoleFramestore is looking for a Realtime Artist to join our growing Real-Time team. Youll collaborate with supervisors visualisation and VFX artists to create beautiful optimised realtime content for feature film and episodic projects.This role is ideal for someone with a strong artistic eye and solid technical knowledge who enjoys solving creative challenges in Unreal Engine and pushing the boundaries of real-time production.What youll be doingYoull work at the intersection of art and technology helping bring environments characters and effects to life in Unreal Engine. Youll collaborate with artists across departments to develop assets lighting and visual effects that meet the high standards of Framestores film and episodic work.Key responsibilities include:Creating optimised assets shaders lighting and particle effects in Unreal EngineCollaborating with environment and character artists on asset build and look developmentBuilding high-quality real-time environments for film TV and virtual productionAdapting and optimising assets from art departments and VFX teams for in-engine useApplying strong lighting techniques and guiding others on lighting best practicesCreation of blueprints and editor tools to help automate tasks and speed up workflowsOptimising content for performance and sharing modelling and texturing best practicesJob requirementsWhat were looking forProven experience working with Unreal Engine (Blueprints Sequencer Editor lighting)Strong 3D art skills with a deep understanding of real-time workflowsProficiency in modelling texturing shading lighting rigging and particle effectsExperience with PBR workflows and shader creation within Unreal EngineComfortable creating blueprints and editor tools to help automate tasks level design optimisation etcKnowledge of MayaKnowledge of PCG and/or Houdini for procedural workflowsConfidence with Photoshop ZBrush/Mudbox and Substance PainterExperience across a full digital art pipeline from modelling to level art and renderingClear communication skills and a collaborative solution-focused mindsetHands-on experience with lookdev lighting and rendering in real-time environmentsA passion for innovation and helping shape the future of real-time filmmakingAccessibility StatementOur London studio is fully accessible with step-free entry accessible toilets on all floors and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.Application ProcessTo apply please complete the application form by following the link above or email your resume and portfolio to with the subject line: Realtime Artist - LondonWe review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process please let us knowwe are happy to accommodate your needs.On-siteLondon United KingdomPre-Production ServicesYayThank you for your application We will be in touch with you as soon as we can.More jobs Key Skills 3ds Max,Computer Graphics,Perforce,Zbrush,Unreal Engine,Maya,Painting,Teaching,Adobe Photoshop,Digital Art,Music Therapy,Unity Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1