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Sthyra

Unreal Engine Artist

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Sthyra

Bengaluru Full-Time 1–2 yrs exp Posted 1 month ago  · Apply by Jul 18, 2026
Unreal Engine Environment & Cinematic Artist

We’re looking for a creative and technically strong Unreal Engine artist who can bring worlds to life through high-quality material creation, cinematic lighting, and visually striking camera work. You’ll work closely with designers, developers, and creative teams to craft immersive real-time experiences with strong visual storytelling.

Responsibilities
  • Create high-quality materials and shaders inside Unreal Engine using node-based workflows
  • Develop realistic and stylized lighting setups for environments, cinematics, and gameplay scenes
  • Design cinematic camera compositions, sequences, and dynamic angles for trailers, gameplay moments, and storytelling
  • Optimize scenes for performance while maintaining visual quality
  • Work with post-processing, color grading, volumetrics, reflections, and atmosphere systems
  • Collaborate with environment artists, animators, and developers to maintain a cohesive visual direction
  • Create visually compelling renders and in-engine presentations
  • Utilize Sequencer for cinematic scene creation and camera animation
  • Ensure lighting and materials support both artistic goals and gameplay readability
Requirements
  • Strong experience with Unreal Engine
  • Solid understanding of PBR workflows, textures, materials, and shaders
  • Good eye for cinematic composition, framing, and storytelling
  • Experience with real-time lighting techniques including Lumen, Nanite, GI, and volumetric effects
  • Understanding of color theory, mood creation, and visual direction
  • Familiarity with Sequencer and cinematic pipelines
  • Knowledge of optimization techniques for real-time rendering
  • Portfolio showcasing material work, lighting setups, and cinematic scenes
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Blender, Maya, or Substance Painter
  • Basic knowledge of VFX, Niagara systems, or animation workflows
  • Experience creating game-ready environments or short cinematic films
Bonus Points
  • Strong cinematic storytelling instincts
  • Ability to recreate movie-like visuals inside real-time engines
  • Passion for games, virtual production, or immersive experiences