Glitch Productions · 19 hours ago
3D Technical Generalist (Contract)
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid LevelGlitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. They are seeking a 3D Technical Generalist to develop and implement real-time VFX and cinematic content for their 3D animation productions using Unreal Engine.
AnimationMedia and EntertainmentVideo
Responsibilities
Work within a cinematic pipeline, leverage Sequencer and Unreal Engine's cinematic tools for the development of our shows and related media
Develop VFX solutions for cinematics in Unreal Engine including the use of Blueprints, Niagara Systems and other real-time tools available
Use Houdini to develop procedural solutions, and implement them into a real-time cinematic workflow
Have a technical understanding of Unreal Engine's lighting systems (Lumen, Raytracing) to aid in both creative and technical lighting fixes
Development of efficient, procedural solutions for the use in Crowd animation and any other technical animation needs
Render shots using Movie Render Queue, and Movie Render Graph
Problem solve and support in applying technical fixes across disciplines including materials, lighting, assets and animation
Collaborate with production, animation, and engineering teams to support pipeline efficiency and solve technical challenges
Qualification
Required
Proven hands-on experience using Unreal Engine in a cinematic or animation pipeline, not gameplay-only projects
Strong real-time VFX experience in Unreal Engine including Niagara systems, blueprint-driven VFX or tools, real-time optimization considerations
Working production experience with Sequencer and Unreal's cinematic toolset
Experience integrating Houdini workflows into Unreal Engine
Technical understanding of Unreal lighting systems, including Lumen and/or Ray Tracing
Experience rendering final shots from Unreal Engine
Strong technical problem-solving skills across disciplines, including materials, lighting, assets, animation, and performance
Experience working in a production environment with deadlines, reviews, and iteration cycles
Preferred
An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd' culture
Be extremely organized and have a strong work ethic
Engaging personality and willingness to learn
Positive, go-getter attitude with a passion for making things
Benefits
A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD.
Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
A diverse team that values independent input and career development.
Company
Glitch Productions
Glitch Productions is an animation studio that makes animated shows for teens and young adults.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Lerdwichagul
Chief Executive Officer
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