Technical Artist

Rustic Roost Studio is a co-development branch of Donkey Crew, working on titles within the Snail Games USA portfolio, focusing on projects built on Unreal Engine.

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the video game industry
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and its associated tools (Blueprint, Material Editor etc.)
• Solid understanding of asset optimization and real-time rendering principles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for creating beautiful, immersive, and technically sound game experiences
• Strong understanding of modern game development pipelines
• A good eye for visual quality
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Bonus skills:

• C++, HLSL, Python
• Proficiency with Substance Designer, Houdini and other procedural tools or real-time physics systems
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools
• Experience with profiling tools to identify areas for improvement
• Tool creation to improve workflows

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to improve and optimize Unreal Engine game visuals (lighting, materials, effects, environments etc.)
• Work on materials, weather systems, particles, lighting etc. within Unreal Engine
• Support level designers with automation tools and procedural generation techniques
• Create and maintain pipelines and workflows for asset creation and integration
• Troubleshoot technical art issues and propose scalable solutions
• Help define and enforce best practices for performance, visuals, and production efficiency
• Contribute to the broader creative and technical vision of the project

Candidates must be based in Poland or Europe. Applications and communication should be in English. Only selected candidates will be contacted.