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Lead implementation, iteration, and polish of core gameplay systems (movement, controls, camera). Build prototypes, optimize performance and code quality, improve designer workflows and tools, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with designers to create responsive, fun player experiences.

Architect and own real-time rendering pipelines for cinematic-quality interactive experiences. Research, prototype, and implement advanced rendering techniques (global illumination, ray tracing, PBR, post-processing). Optimize GPU/CPU performance, build engine-level tools and editor workflows, and collaborate with Art, Technical Art, and cross-functional teams to balance visual fidelity and performance across platforms.

Lead technical owner for gameplay systems across projects: architect, implement, and optimize complex gameplay and character mechanics; contribute engine-level improvements; define technical strategy and standards; mentor engineers; collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to deliver performant, high-quality interactive systems.

Contribute across gameplay, systems, UI, tools, and performance for Unreal Engine projects. Write clean C++ code, fix bugs, optimize performance, participate in planning and code reviews, and collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers. Work primarily on-site in Raleigh, NC.

Design and implement moment-to-moment combat systems, prototype encounters in-engine, collaborate with animation/VFX/audio/engineering, maintain design documentation and tuning data, run playtests and iterate to deliver responsive, readable, and character-driven combat experiences.

Maintain and improve character pipeline from high-resolution sculpts to fully rigged, engine-ready characters. Author shaders, optimize skinning and rendering, build scripts/plugins for riggers and animators, integrate assets into Unreal Engine 5, and collaborate with artists, animators, and engineers to ensure performance and stability across hero and background characters.

Maintain and optimize character pipeline from high-resolution sculpts to rigged, engine-integrated characters. Author shaders and scripts, troubleshoot technical character issues, partner with artists and engineers, optimize skinning, LODs, grooming, physics and rendering for performance and stability.

Act as the day-to-day production lead for the art team, managing schedules, task assignments, milestone delivery, capacity and risk. Coordinate with development, design, engineering, art leadership, and external partners to ensure high-quality asset delivery. Build and maintain workflows, documentation, reviews, and outsource handoffs to keep art production aligned with project roadmaps and milestones.

Lead design, documentation, prototyping, and implementation of large-scale live event features in Unreal Engine using Blueprints. Collaborate with engineers, animators, VFX, and audio; run playtests, iterate on designs, and ensure engaging multiplayer live-ops player experiences.

Technical Artist roles to build pipelines, tools, and shaders; optimize and implement assets in Unreal Engine; collaborate across art, design, and engineering to ensure performance and scalable workflows.