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Lead Technical Artist - Shaders at 2kczech | Brno

2KBrno, South Moravian, Czech Republic
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Duties and ResponsibilitiesEstablish and uphold the visual and technical standards for all shaders and materials. Collaborate closely with art and technical teams to ensure a cohesive visual direction. Lead the evaluation and implementation of new techniques to enhance workflow and quality. Mentor junior artists to develop their skills and enhance team performance.

About the job

Who We Are

Hangar 13 is a premier internal studio under the 2K banner, dedicated to crafting unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across numerous platforms. With our studios located in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), we unite our talents to create narrative-rich games that immerse players completely. Each of our locations provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the industry’s most talented developers on creatively stimulating projects within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Job Summary

We are in search of a highly experienced Lead Shader/Material Artist with extensive expertise in Unreal Engine 5. In this pivotal leadership role, you will set the benchmarks for material workflows, champion innovation in look development, and work collaboratively with artists, technical teams, and engineering to achieve stunning visuals while ensuring optimal performance. This role requires both artistic flair and technical problem-solving skills, including mastery of UE5's material editor, shader graph, Lumen, Nanite, and advanced rendering features.

In addition to leading our internal team, you will also mentor and collaborate with external co-development partners, ensuring their contributions align with our creative vision, technical standards, and production objectives. Please note that this position requires onsite presence at one of our studios for at least three days a week.

About 2K

Hangar 13 is an innovative development studio that thrives under the 2K umbrella, delivering epic AAA gaming experiences across major platforms. Our collaborative approach fosters creativity and inclusivity, making it a great place to grow your career in game development.

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