Senior Technical Artist Unreal

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Monks  is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our team. This role focuses on pipeline development, shading and artist support, acting as a bridge between artists and our Unreal Engine pipeline. 

You will play a key role in ensuring that art content and features are seamlessly integrated into the engine while maintaining the project’s artistic vision and respecting technical constraints. 

Role & Responsibilities 

Work with generalist to create 3D art and bring it into the engine 

Support artists in using the 3D art pipeline and user-facing engine tools

Collaborate with artists to create high-quality 3D assets with a strong emphasis on materials, shaders, and surface realism 

Review creative workflows and identify opportunities for tool and pipeline improvements

Develop Unreal Engine art pipeline tools and extensions with a focus on usability and efficiency 

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within the Unreal Engine asset pipeline

Work closely with artists and QA to diagnose and fix production challenges 

Ensure documentation is accessible and up to date for artists and technical teams 

Help inspire and empower the art team to optimize their workflows and processes 

Requirements 

Strong expertise in Unreal Engine Blueprints 

Strong expertise in Unreal Engine materials and shader development 

Advanced knowledge of material graphs, PBR workflows, and real-time rendering principles ● Experience developing tools within Unreal Engine 

Experience building configurators, automation tools, or similar systems 

Solid understanding of lighting, reflections, and surface response 

Excellent problem-solving skills 

Strong teamwork and communication abilities 

Ability to work effectively under deadlines 

Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus 

Quick learner with a willingness to share knowledge 

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail 

Naturally curious and proactive mindset 

Nice to Have 

Programming knowledge (C++ and/or Python) 

Experience with USD (Universal Scene Description) 

Understanding of automotive shading standards (e.g., car paint, clear coat, interiors) ● Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) 

Experience working with premium brands or high-end productions 

Proficiency in additional 3D software (e.g., Maya, Blender) 

Automotive industry experience 

Strong time management skills 

Knowledge of shading and materials 

Knowledge of rendering pipelines (real-time and offline)

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Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

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