Technical Artist

3 Months ago • All levels • Technical Art • $117,521 PA - $244,835 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Psyonix, a part of Epic Games, seeks a Technical Artist to collaborate with artists and engineers. Responsibilities include creating and supporting vehicle cosmetics in Unreal Engine, developing time-saving workflows, bridging gaps in the Fortnite ecosystem, and managing various asset creation techniques. The role requires liaison with producers, balancing tasks across projects, creating material pipelines, writing documentation, and confidently executing work with minimal oversight. Problem-solving skills, adaptability, diverse DCC application knowledge, a strong eye for detail, and Unreal Engine 5 expertise are crucial. The individual must be receptive to feedback, self-critical, and innovative in finding solutions.
Must have:
  • Unreal Engine 5 experience
  • DCC application knowledge
  • Workflow creation & optimization
  • Asset creation techniques
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration with artists & engineers
Good to have:
  • Unity experience
  • Material pipeline expertise
  • Documentation skills
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO & sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ART

What We Do

Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.

What You'll Do

Psyonix is looking for a Technical Artist to work with our world-class team! You’ll work closely with artists and engineers to craft awesome game visuals and art workflows in Unreal Engine. Using your technical knowledge, you’ll create and support a variety of vehicle cosmetics, support artists and production teams by creating time-saving workflows, and help bridge the gaps that will ultimately expand the greater Fortnite ecosystem. If that sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you!

In this role, you will

  • Use a multitude of techniques and workflows to create assets
  • Liaise with the producer and lead on the project to scope the work required, adding suggestions along the way to make artistic improvements and technical workflows
  • Balance a variety of tasks, priorities, and bugs sometimes across multiple projects
  • Create and understand complex material pipelines to support various vehicle cosmetics
  • Write and maintain documentation for workflows and tools
  • Confidently execute and work with minimal oversight

What we're looking for

  • A confident individual who can creatively problem-solve tasks
  • Adaptable and quick learning, the individual must have a diverse knowledge of other DCC applications to make content and help aid workflows
  • A strong eye for detail and an extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 is preferred (proprietary and/or Unity knowledge is fine)
  • A candidate who can take feedback well and also self-critique their own work
  • An individual who is always willing to adapt their work and think ‘outside the box’ for solutions
  • A passion to always improve their own skill and help others improve theirs

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA, NYC, & WA). 

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

New York City Base Pay Range
$146,901$244,835 USD
California Base Pay Range
$129,273$215,455 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$117,521$195,869 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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