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Job Description
Our love for the natural world drives us to innovate. Join Vaarst to work on technology that respects and supports the environment. Our actions and innovations play an active role in the energy transition making the world cleaner and greener.
Job Title: Unreal Technical Artist
Location: Bristol Hybrid 2 Days per week in the office
Salary:
About Vaarst:
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Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weve announced funding of more than 20 million been voted one of the most innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zero and won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.
Discover your place in a hybrid team of 100 people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve a fulfilling worklife balance.
Job Title: Unreal Technical Artist
We are seeking a passionate Technical Artist with experience in Unreal Engine to join our innovative team. Your role will involve developing industryleading art assets for use in digital twins and robotic simulations to support the clean energy transition. You will be working alongside our Engineering Machine Learning and Product teams to help produce photorealistic worlds for testing and development of autonomous underwater vehicles and training of advanced machine learning models.
Using tooling made by our Engineering team you will help create rigged underwater vehicles for use in our simulation. Working with our clients you will be taking their CAD models of offshore assets and converting them for use in our digital twin representation of an offshore windfarm. Your responsibilities will include helping to define the art workflow across the various projects and working with contractors and stakeholders to deliver highquality art as required.
Well welcome your ideas & input and support your development
In addition this is an incredible opportunity to help further the transition to renewable energy.
Objectives & Responsibilities:
Vaarst is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow your objectives and responsibilities will include:
- You will be helping to define the art pipelines from concept to productionready assets.
- Using both scratch and shopbought assets you will be involved in the entire art cycle of modelling texturing and lighting of our 3D worlds.
- Working with Unreal Editor tools to produce and upload movie renders to our AI training framework.
- Using our Unrealengine based systems you will help in the creation of different representations of realworld underwater vehicles and environments for use in the simulation.
- You will be responsible for creating highquality rigged meshes and setting up and defining the placement of various sensors and trusters on said mesh.
You should apply if you have:
(we know its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role):
- At least 3 years of experience working with Unreal including Blueprints Materials Lighting Movie Sequencer and Niagara particle effects or similar systems
- Portfolio demonstrating previous work from concept to delivery.
- (Preferable) Experience using the Unreal Engine water plugin.
- Understanding of camera settings and mimicking reallife cameras in Unreal.
- Strong foundations in Photoshop or equivalent image manipulation software.
- Proficiency with at least one digital content creation package (Blender (preferrably) Maya 3DS Max etc).
- Experience converting CAD models for use ingame art workflows.
Grow together with Vaarst where you will learn and use the following:
- Develop Shaders to be able create hyperrealistic renders.
- Develop a clear understanding of the rendering Pipelines to be able to get the most out of the engine.
- Using Profiling tools and to be able to optimise content for users.
- Developing concept art in Unreal Engine
Benefits
At Vaarst were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approach and stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming space designed to nurture your creativity productivity and wellbeing.
In addition youll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:
- Flexible hybrid working so you can work when is best for you
- 25 days annual leave public holidays increasing 2 days per year up 35 days
- Private medical insurance including Dental & optical
- Career and learning development through paid courses conferences and events
- Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related
- Up to 10% company bonus
- Pension up to 6% company contribution
- Volunteering day to give back to your local community
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours
- Flexible working options including reduced hours part time job share phased return to work term time working compressed hours
- Were a sociable tightknit team with monthly socials
- Hybrid working Most teams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be hands on with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10 minute walk from the train station with its own balcony and Fresh fruit & snacks and drinks in the office
Join Vaarst in our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deploying technology for good.
Interview Process
At Vaarst weve designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team.
- Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role.
- Aptitude Test: Demonstrate your critical thinking problemsolving abilities and workplace personality through an aptitude test.
- Talent Partner Interview: We will tell you more about the role the team and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want to learn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst and provide answers to your questions.
- Team Interview: Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies key skills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questions you may have.
- CTO Conversation: Meet with our CTO for a 30minute discussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask any final questions. Well clarify expectations and ensure this role aligns with your aspirations.
- Offer! If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to join Vaarst and become part of our team.
We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.
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Employment Type
Full Time
