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Unreal Generalist

Swaybox Studios
Location
New Orleans, LA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Production Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in high-end live action VFX, animation, or episodic production
  • Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine, with hands-on experience in environment creation, layout, material creation, lookdev, procedural FX, lighting, and rendering
  • Proficiency with industry-standard DCC and texturing applications such as Maya, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Mari, Photoshop, and/or comparable software
  • In-depth knowledge of texture mapping techniques
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Unreal Engine’s sequencer and MRQ/MRG high-end cinematic workflows
  • Familiar with version control tools such as Perforce, SourceTree, or Git
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with Blueprints, Python, MEL, or other scripting and tool-development workflows
  • Experience creating both stylized and photorealistic CG environments and assets
  • Experience with photogrammetry, scanning, and integrating scan-based assets into Unreal Engine
  • Working knowledge of on-set camera workflows, including lenses, lighting setups, and tracking
  • Basic working knowledge of compositing in Nuke, including the ability to create and refine slap comps for presentation
What the job really is

As an Unreal Generalist at Swaybox Studios, you will be integral to the VFX team, creating high-quality CG environments and assets that blend seamlessly with live action. Your role will involve hands-on artistry across various disciplines including layout, texturing, lighting, and rendering, while also collaborating with supervisors and technical directors to enhance workflows. This position emphasizes creativity and technical skill in using Unreal Engine to bring innovative visual storytelling to life.

Things to weigh
  • Onsite work location in New Orleans, LA may limit remote work options
  • Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities may require adaptability
  • Role involves extensive collaboration, which may not suit those who prefer independent work
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