Unreal Technical Artist

Vaarst
Bristol
9 months ago
Applications closed

Our love for the natural worlddrives us to innovate. Join Vaarst to work on technology thatrespects and supports the environment. Our actions and innovationsplay an active role in the energy transition making the worldcleaner andgreener.

Job Title:Unreal Technical Artist

Location: BristolHybrid 2 Days per week in the office

Salary:

AboutVaarst:

Vaarstfocuseson making the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deployingtechnology for good. Were using techniques in artificialintelligence autonomy computer vision and marine robotics to createa difference in the world with underwater technology for ourclients in offshore wind and the subseaindustry.

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Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weveannounced funding of more than 20 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.

Discover your place in a hybrid team of 100people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective isa valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve afulfilling worklife balance.

JobTitle: Unreal TechnicalArtist

We are seeking apassionate Technical Artist with experience in Unreal Engine tojoin our innovative team. Your role will involve developingindustryleading art assets for use in digital twins and roboticsimulations to support the clean energy transition. You will beworking alongside our Engineering Machine Learning and Productteams to help produce photorealistic worlds for testing anddevelopment of autonomous underwater vehicles and training ofadvanced machine learning models.

Using toolingmade by our Engineering team you will help create rigged underwatervehicles for use in our simulation. Working with our clients youwill be taking their CAD models of offshore assets and convertingthem for use in our digital twin representation of an offshorewindfarm. Your responsibilities will include helping to define theart workflow across the various projects and working withcontractors and stakeholders to deliver highquality art asrequired.

Well welcome your ideas &input and support your development

In additionthis is an incredible opportunity to help further the transition torenewableenergy.


Objectives& Responsibilities:

Vaarstis an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely tochange as we grow your objectives and responsibilities willinclude:

  • You will be helping to definethe art pipelines from concept to productionreadyassets.
  • Using both scratch and shopboughtassets you will be involved in the entire art cycle of modellingtexturing and lighting of our 3D worlds.
  • Working with Unreal Editor tools to produceand upload movie renders to our AI training framework.
  • Using our Unrealenginebased systems you will help in the creation of differentrepresentations of realworld underwater vehicles and environmentsfor use in the simulation.
  • You will beresponsible for creating highquality rigged meshes and setting upand defining the placement of various sensors and trusters on saidmesh.


Youshould apply if you have:

(we knowits tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont haveto match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered forthis role):

  • At least 3 years ofexperience working with Unreal including Blueprints MaterialsLighting Movie Sequencer and Niagara particle effects or similarsystems
  • Portfolio demonstrating previous workfrom concept to delivery.
  • (Preferable)Experience using the Unreal Engine water plugin.
  • Understanding of camera settings and mimickingreallife cameras in Unreal.
  • Strong foundationsin Photoshop or equivalent image manipulation software.
  • Proficiency with at least one digital contentcreation package (Blender (preferrably) Maya 3DS Max etc).
  • Experience converting CAD models for useingame art workflows.


Growtogether with Vaarst where you will learn and use thefollowing:

  • DevelopShaders to be able create hyperrealisticrenders.
  • Develop a clear understanding of therendering Pipelines to be able to get the most out of theengine.
  • Using Profiling tools and to be able tooptimise content for users.
  • Developing conceptart in UnrealEngine


Benefits

AtVaarst were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplacewhere everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approach andstateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming space designedto nurture your creativity productivity and wellbeing.

In addition youllget an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing yourvery bestwork:

  • Flexible hybridworking so you can work when is best for you
  • 25days annual leave public holidays increasing 2 days per year up 35days
  • Private medical insurance including Dental& optical
  • Career and learningdevelopment through paid courses conferences andevents
  • Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend onlearning which is not role related
  • Up to 10%company bonus
  • Pension up to 6% companycontribution
  • Volunteering day to give back toyour local community
  • Enhanced maternity andadoption leave
  • Cycle to workscheme
  • Recognition & rewards for doinggreat work and living our values andbehaviours
  • Flexible working options includingreduced hours part time job share phased return to work term timeworking compressed hours
  • Were a sociabletightknit team with monthly socials
  • Hybridworking Most teams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborateand be hands on with our technology. When you do visit our Bristoloffice is 10 minute walk from the train station with its ownbalcony and Fresh fruit & snacks and drinks in theoffice


JoinVaarst in our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and saferplace by deploying technology forgood.


InterviewProcess

At Vaarst weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

  1. Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.
  2. AptitudeTest:Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test.
  3. Talent PartnerInterview:We will tell you more about the role theteam and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst andprovide answers to yourquestions.
  4. TeamInterview:Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interviewwith a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and shareyour skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies keyskills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questionsyou may have.
  5. CTOConversation:Meet with our CTO for a 30minutediscussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts onthe role and ask any final questions. Well clarify expectations andensure this role aligns with youraspirations.
  6. Offer!If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to joinVaarst and become part of ourteam.

We value the diversity of ourteams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individualsfrom all backgrounds knowing that every perspective is a valuablepart of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustmentthroughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let amember of the Talent teamknow.

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