Dominic Harris Studio is currently hiring for the following role:
Senior Creative Developer (Unreal Engine)
Updated January 2024
We are seeking an experienced Senior Unreal Developer to join our tight-knit creative studio with an international reputation creating interactive artworks.You will work as a senior developer within our multi-disciplinary team focusing on designing and building custom creative solutions and tools predominantly on the UE4/UE5 based artworks. This is the perfect opportunity to take a lead in creative development and R&D in the context of an established Artist’s Studio. This will be a pivotal role in guiding and supporting new Artworks and Technologies in the studio.
The Studio:
Dominic Harris Studio is the production studio of Artist Dominic Harris. (www.dominicharris.com). Operating at the forefront of digital technology we specialise in real-time interactive digital Artwork and immersive installations. R&D is at the core of what we do - finding creative solutions for beautiful and innovative projects. With dedicated production, development, 3D and electronics teams we are an innovative collaborative and vibrant studio.
NB: Please note this role will require travel. As such, we are looking for candidates with a full valid passport.
Job Description
Responsibilities will include:
● Responsibilities will include:Creating real-time screen-based and immersive installations and projects
● Access to R&D budgets and resources to ensure the studio remains at cutting-edge.
● Working with the software and 3d teams to guide and ensure efficient development of projects.
● Liaising with the artist, various managers and design/production teams.
● Travelling nationally and internationally to artwork installs and site visits.
● Work alongside the other senior developers, and participate in the growth of a team that also includes junior/mid level developers
NB: Please note this role will at times require travel. As such, we are looking for candidates with a full valid passport, and who are fully COVID vaccinated and able to conform with current COVID travel requirements (for example, testing and boosters).
About You
Essential:
● A minimum of 5 years of production experience in a professional environment (eg. Games, XR, VR, Animation or Film Industry)
● Expertise in Unreal Engine
● Excellent knowledge of Blueprints for Unreal.
● Demonstrable passion for tech/art/experiential events and involvement in the wider software development community
● An understanding of Shaders/Material Graph.
● Knowledge in real time VFX (eg. Niagara).
● Experience with working with Animators, 3D artists and Other Developers.
● An eye for design and creating beautiful aesthetics.
● Competent time management skills; ability to work on several projects at once.
● A hunger to learn and experiment with new technologies
Not essential, but beneficial:
● Knowledge of NDisplay and large scale setups
● Knowledge In C++
● An understanding of Linux vs Windows in relation to Unreal EngineExperience with Unity, particularly an understanding of previous Unity versions, changes and bugs.
● Experience with AI / Machine Learning / Computer Vision - eg skeleton tracking system
