Volunteer – Unreal Engine 5.7 Technical Artist (Unpaid)

Company Description X-Quick Software is an independent game development studio specializing in creating immersive dark fantasy experiences with a strong emphasis on atmospheric storytelling, engaging gameplay, and striking visuals. Founded by a dedicated solo developer, the studio thrives at the intersection of creativity and technical innovation. Our mission is to craft challenging games with haunting narratives that leave a lasting impact on players. As an emerging indie studio, we are committed to quality, innovation, and fostering a vibrant community of gamers.

Role Description This is a volunteer, remote role for an Unreal Engine 5.7 Technical Artist. The role involves creating high-quality assets, optimizing game environments, crafting shader and material networks, and collaborating closely with designers and developers to bring the game world to life. This is an opportunity to work in a creative, driven, and passionate team environment.

You will ensure high-quality visuals align with real-time performance targets (FPS, memory), supporting both artistic vision and technical stability within Unreal Engine.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and programmers to balance visual quality and performance
• Optimize assets, materials, and environments for real-time rendering
• Create and refine shaders and materials in Unreal Engine
• Improve pipelines, workflows, and toolsets for the art team
• Identify and resolve technical issues across rendering and asset systems
• Support areas such as VFX, lighting, rendering, or rigging (based on your strengths)

Requirements

• Experience with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)
• Understanding of real-time rendering and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with material/shader creation
• Ability to troubleshoot and profile performance issues
• Strong communication skills across technical and creative teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with Niagara (VFX), rigging, or advanced rendering
• Scripting knowledge (Blueprints, Python, or C++)
• Experience building tools or improving pipelines

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience on an actively developed game project
• Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Portfolio-worthy work on a stylized dark fantasy FPS
• Credit and recognition for your contributions