Contract Technical Artist

About Us

Afterburner Studios was formed in the summer of 2018 by three veteran game devs who were feeling burned out in more traditional development. Our debut title, Dreamscaper, an action roguelike with a lucid dreaming twist, launched in 2021. Since then it has gone on to reach over 600,000 players with an 89% positive rating on Steam.

Our next project is a larger, more ambitious title in the AA space – a science fantasy 3D action / adventure blending classic elements with new twists. We’re looking to expand our team with motivated individuals that are excited to work in a small, fast-paced indie studio, in order to make a big impact on our next game.

The Job

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Artist to work with us on a contract basis. You will be an integral part of the art development process, responsible for bringing our game’s worlds and characters to life. You will collaborate closely with the art director, concept artists, and other members of our team to create shaders and blueprints to assist in level creation within Unreal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the art director, designers and concept team in the creation of shaders and level creation tools within Unreal.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency Unreal Engine.
• Deep understanding of shaders and next gen pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to project requirements and changes.
• Overall artistic eye with an understanding of traditional principles such as atmospheric perspective, depth cues and visual balance.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive, you thrive while working without supervision.

Bonuses

• Prior work on Science Fiction / Science Fantasy projects

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (or linkedin) and a link to your portfolio to team@theafterburnerstudios.com with the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line.

We look forward to connecting with you!