Unreal Engine Lead

at  Supaglu

31 JAN 2025

• Awesome small team
• Completely fun project
• Be as creative and techcical as you can be.
  A leading Sydney-based animation studio is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine Lead to drive the development and optimization of real-time workflows for high-end animation production. This is a key role for an innovative and highly creative team, offering the opportunity to shape real-time animation pipelines and push the boundaries of Unreal Engine in storytelling.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in real-time production, animation, VFX, or game development.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine, including Blueprints, Sequencer, and real-time rendering techniques.
• Strong understanding of shading, lighting, optimization, and performance profiling in Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Unreal Engine scripting for tool development and automation.
• Experience integrating Unreal Engine into animation or VFX pipelines.
• Knowledge of motion capture, virtual production, or procedural animation is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring artists and technical teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Unreal Engine Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing real-time production workflows. You will collaborate closely with artists, technical directors, and developers to integrate Unreal Engine into the animation pipeline, ensuring a seamless and efficient production process. This role requires both technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to mentor and guide a team of Unreal Engine specialists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the integration and development of Unreal Engine workflows for animation production.
• Work closely with directors, artists, and technical teams to optimize real-time rendering, lighting, and asset workflows.
• Develop custom tools and scripts to enhance the efficiency of real-time production pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to real-time rendering, performance optimization, and asset integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest Unreal Engine advancements, identifying opportunities to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and support a team of Unreal Engine artists and developers.
• Collaborate with IT and pipeline teams to ensure seamless data flow and asset management.