Job description
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role:Unreal EngineTechnical Director
Location:UK – Hybrid/Remote
About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Unreal Engine Technical Director with a passion for finding innovative solutions to complex visual challenges. Working closely with the Head of CGI, Lead Artists, and reporting to the CGI/VFX Pipeline Architect and Technical Director, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the future of real-time 3D graphics. You will be a crucial part of a collaborative team constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. In addition to deep Unreal Engine expertise, experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for R&D are highly valued. We value a team-oriented approach and are looking for someone passionate about finding the best solutions, regardless of their origin, and driven by a desire to contribute to the overall success of the team.
Acting as the bridge between Artistic Vision and Technical Execution, your focus will be leveraging your deep Unreal Engine expertise to architect and implement cutting-edge solutions. You will be responsible for staying at the forefront of Unreal Engine development, constantly exploring new features, technologies, and opportunities to enhance our proprietary content creation platform. This platform, with Unreal Engine at its core, seamlessly integrates with our broader CGI/VFX pipeline, encompassing a range of industry-standard tools. This role offers substantial growth potential as you contribute to the constant evolution of our real-time 3D capabilities at the intersection of CG, AI, and VFX. You’ll be at the forefront of industry innovation, pushing the limits to stay ahead of our competitors and shape how we create and deliver stunning visuals at scale.
What you will be doing:
- As an Unreal Engine expert, provide technical solutions and guidance, and dedicating time to R&D to explore and enhance our workflows and capabilities.
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable systems within Unreal Engine, addressing complex visual challenges with innovative solutions.
- Stay abreast of the latest Unreal Engine features, updates, and best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance our real-time 3D pipeline.
- Collaborate with Artists to understand their creative requirements and translate those into efficient and effective technical implementations within Unreal Engine.
- Architect and implement systems for optimized data streaming, asset management, and scene optimization, leveraging Unreal Engine’s full potential and integrating with our broader workflow.
What you need to be great in this role:
- Expert-level knowledge of Unreal Engine (ideally UE5), including Blueprint, C++, materials, lighting, rendering, and a deep understanding of its architecture and rendering pipeline.
- Proven ability to develop tools and plugins for Unreal Engine, extending its functionality.
- Strong programming skills (C++ and/or Blueprint). Python is a plus.
- Experience with real-time 3D pipelines and workflows, including integration with other CGI/VFX tools.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques within Unreal Engine, particularly for large datasets.
- Experience with data import and optimization pipelines within Unreal Engine, including Datasmith.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for innovation and R&D.
- Strong team player: A collaborative and supportive approach.
- Solution-oriented mindset: Prioritizing the best solution.
- Demonstrable capability: Practical skills (portfolio/code samples) prioritized over pure experience.
- You can be the change - you prioritise environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability and how that translates into your day-to-day role
- Additional Skills:
- Experience developing and integrating Unreal Engine pipelines with DCC applications (e.g., 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini) and compositing software (e.g., Nuke).
- Shader development experience (HLSL/GLSL).
- Familiarity with industry-standard texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter/Designer).
- Experience with remote collaboration tools and workflows.
- Familiarity with Cloud Platforms
- Bonus Points:
- Experience/Interest in: other real-time engines (e.g., Unity), VR/AR development in Unreal Engine, procedural content generation, Pixel Streaming.
- Experience/Interest in: computer graphics, game development, or software engineering.
- Portfolio or open-source contributions.
- Automotive Visualization Experience (non-essential, but a significant plus).
- Active participation in relevant online communities.
- Experience mentoring or leading junior developers.
- Experience with virtual production methodologies, motion capture, and integrating other real-time data streams into Unreal Engine.
Req ID: 12106
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
