Position: Unreal Artist
Location: Chennai & Hyderabad (On-Site)
Experience: 1+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility with a focus on rendering your dreams
into cinematic experiences. Spearheaded by filmmakers, Knack Studios is powered by
equipment and technologies available for the first time in South India, making us the preferred
post-production studio.
In a short span of 7 years, Knack Studios has delivered 850+ successful projects in Tamil,
Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada.
Headquartered at Chennai in a state of the art secure 20,000 square feet spread across two
locations and an upcoming 6000 square feet facility in Hyderabad, Knack Studios offers services
in Sound, Colour grading and Visual Effects enabling client to realize their artistic vision.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Unreal Engine Artist with a minimum of 3 year of experience to join
our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating immersive, high-quality real-time
environments, assets, and visual effects using Unreal Engine. You will collaborate closely with
designers, artists, and developers to bring visual elements to life, ensuring the technical and
artistic quality meets project standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement 3D environments, assets, and interactive elements within Unreal Engine.
- Collaborate with the creative team to conceptualize and execute artistic visions, ensuring high-quality visual output.
- Optimize 3D assets and environments for performance without compromising visual quality.
- Implement lighting, materials, and shaders to create realistic or stylized visuals depending on project requirements.
- Work with the technical team to integrate assets into the pipeline while maintaining real-time performance.
- Stay updated with the latest features and developments in Unreal Engine and apply them to enhance project quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the real-time rendering pipeline in Unreal Engine.
- Provide feedback and suggestions to improve visual quality, pipeline efficiency, and workflow processes.
Skills & Attributes
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine, with a strong understanding of real-time rendering, lighting, materials, and optimization techniques.
- Expertise in 3D asset creation, including modelling, texturing, and shading.
- Strong understanding of scene composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with artists, designers, and technical teams to achieve project goals.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality visual content.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, for working in a team-based environment.
- Self-Image: Confident, Go-getter and adaptable
- Traits: Persistent, Willingness to learn, Creative and Approachable
- Motives: Hungry for personal growth and Win-Win-Win Philosophy
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Unreal Engine Artist or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in Unreal Engine projects.
- Proficiency in 3D software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) for asset creation.
- Experience with real-time rendering workflows and optimization techniques in Unreal Engine.
- Knowledge of scripting or blueprint systems within Unreal Engine is a plus.
- A degree in Game Design, Visual Effects, Animation, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in real-time rendering and virtual production.
