Senior / Expert Technical Artist (11 Bit Studios)

Senior/Expert Technical Artist for Frostpunk 1886 at 11 Bit Studios. Full-time, hybrid in Warsaw, Poland. Build shaders and tools in UE5, optimize assets.

We are looking for a Senior/Expert Technical Artist to help us create high-quality materials and technical art solutions for Frostpunk 1886. You will work closely with artists and programmers, build shaders and tools in UE5, and help keep assets optimized and production-ready. Responsibilities: • Create high-quality materials and shaders in UE5 • Build and maintain Blueprint- and code-based tools for the art team • Create and update documentation for tools, workflows, and engine limitations • Help with optimization, profiling, and debugging in the final product • Work with Art Leads, Technical Directors, programmers, and QA to make sure assets meet technical requirements

Required Skills: • Good knowledge of UE materials and shading workflows • Solid understanding of the UE5 rendering pipeline, including PBR and post-processing • Experience with UE Blueprints for tools or gameplay-supporting systems • Practical approach to problem-solving and a good understanding of optimization • At least one shipped title or completed commercial project • Deep, production-proven knowledge of UE5 materials, shaders, and rendering • Experience designing scalable material, shader, and technical art workflows • Strong understanding of GPU performance, profiling, and optimization • Ability to take ownership of complex technical and visual problems and drive them to resolution • Experience mentoring other artists and defining technical best practices Nice to Have: • Knowledge of VFX or lighting • Experience with procedural workflows (e.g. Substance Designer or other node-based tools) • Familiarity with shader languages such as HLSL or GLSL • Background in 3D software such as Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya • Experience working closely with both artists and programmers

What we offer: • Psychological support/care • Private medical package • Multisport • Team training budget • In-office library • Near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations • Dog-friendly • In-house gym • No dress code • Car and bike parking • Chill zone • Video, board and arcade games • Flexible working hours • Hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year) • 20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave • International working environment • Attendance in game dev events • Relocation budget for candidates from abroad • Referral program • Annual company events • Merch/swag