1 to 25 of 108 Unreal Engine Jobs in the UK excluding London

Principal Tech Artist

Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
visual experiences through robust, efficient and scalable technical solutions. Initially, your focus will be on investigating and resolving complex technical art challenges, particularly within Unreal Engine 5, including rendering, visual fidelity, performance optimisation and asset integration. You will work hands‐on with our Art and Engineering teams … ability to influence technical direction without formal people management responsibilities. Responsibilities Technical Art Leadership & Problem Solving Act as a principal technical authority for Unreal Engine 5, providing hands‐on expertise to investigate and resolve complex technical art challenges. Lead the diagnosis and resolution of rendering, shader, material, visual ...

Senior/Unreal Developer

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Senior/Unreal Developer Job Description The Just Won't Die Studio is looking for a highly skilled Unreal Engine Developer to work on an exciting new and original IP for console and PC. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the Unreal Engine at the C++ level, as well as with the Unreal toolset and production pipeline. In addition, they will have hands-on experience of the technical procedures required to take a product through the full development life cycle, from the prototyping stage to shipping a finished product ...

Gameplay Programmer

Location
East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Gameplay Engineer at BULKHEAD , you will bring your expertise in Unreal Engine to help build and evolve our early access game, WARDOGS . You will be working closely and collaborating with Engineers, Designers, and Artists playing a pivotal role in bringing our game to life. … could work on weapons and combat, character movement, vehicles, interactions, inventory or objectives. What you'll do Build gameplay mechanics in C++ using Unreal Engine’s gameplay framework, event system and built-in tools such as AI perception, physics and animation blueprints. Design small, self-contained systems that ...

Lead Lighting Artist

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
world-class real-time lighting across gameplay, cinematics, and key marketing assets. This role sits at the intersection of creativity and technical expertise, using Unreal Engine 5 to create lighting that enhances atmosphere, storytelling, and player experience while meeting performance goals. Reporting to the Art Director, the Lead … mood, composition, readability, and emotional impact across a wide range of content. Gameplay, Cinematic & Marketing Lighting Lead lighting for real-time gameplay and in-engine cinematics, ensuring a cohesive visual experience. Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team on the creation of high-end marketing and promotional assets, contributing ideas ...

Senior Gameplay and Animation Engineer Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
working closely with the animators, character artists, designers, and programmers to help develop spectacular gameplay features for our games. Duties and Responsibilities Work within Unreal Engine 5 adapting existing systems and building new technology to fulfil the project’s technical needs and creativity. Prototyping and coding gameplay … game industry. Essential Skills, Attributes and Experience Demonstrable programming experience in a creative environment Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D Maths and strong familiarity with Object-Oriented (OO) design principles Experience with GAS - the Unreal ...

Senior Gameplay and Animation Engineer

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
working closely with the animators, character artists, designers, and programmers to help develop spectacular gameplay features for our games. Duties and Responsibilities Work within Unreal Engine 5 adapting existing systems and building new technology to fulfil the project’s technical needs and creativity. Prototyping and coding gameplay … game industry. Essential Skills, Attributes and Experience Demonstrable programming experience in a creative environment Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D Maths and strong familiarity with Object-Oriented (OO) design principles Experience with GAS - the Unreal ...

Art Director

Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Work closely with the Technical Director, Principal Technical Artist and Engineering teams to ensure the artistic vision is achievable within the technical capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. Demonstrate a strong understanding of real-time rendering, lighting, materials, animation systems and visual optimisation within modern game engines. Provide artistic … specialist disciplines. Strong knowledge of modern game development pipelines, asset production workflows and the interdependencies between Art, Design and Engineering. Significant experience working with Unreal Engine , ideally Unreal Engine 5, with a strong understanding of its visual capabilities, rendering technologies and production constraints. Strong understanding ...

Senior Graphics Engineer

Location
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Magnopus is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to help build, scale, and optimise our OKO Unreal Engine plugin and studio-facing Unreal pipelines in the UK. Working primarily on OKO, our real-time, cross-reality collaboration platform, while also supporting Unreal development across our Studio projects … central role in shaping the rendering fidelity and creator workflows that define the experiences we create. This is an opportunity to shape the Unreal experience for a product at the heart of Magnopus' Connected Spaces Platform, influencing the workflows used by creators across web, mobile, XR, and future platforms. ...

Senior Unreal Engine Architect (Console/PC)

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Just Won't Die Studio in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Senior/Unreal Developer to own Unreal Engine work from prototype to shipping on console and PC. You will work closely with Art and Design to turn concepts into robust systems. The role requires 5+ years … games programming, 3+ years C++ in Unreal, and proven experience shipping titles. You will modify Unreal Engine source, work with Blueprints, and mentor teammates in a collaborative, high-performance environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior Software Engineer – C++

Location
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine , Godot) Entity or Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making … Engineer, C, C++, C#, Python, Defence, Wargames, Modelling, Simulation, STEM Computing, Robotics, Autonomous Systems Digital Twins, Synthetic Environments, Mathematical, Computational methods, Proposals, Bids, Videogame Engine, Unreal Engine, Godot, SC Cleared, DV Cleared. Senior Software Engineer - C++ #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Principal Software Engineer – Game & Graphics Technology Integration

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
feeds what we learn back into the teams building it. GTI is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across game-engine, graphics, and performance projects. The role combines hands-on engineering with architecture, mentoring and collaboration. Projects often begin before all the answers are known … Strategy & Ecosystems organisation and works with teams across graphics, machine learning, drivers, developer tools, and performance. Responsibilities The Principal Software Engineer will: Lead game-engine investigations and integrations involving new Arm graphics and compute technologies, including work in Unreal Engine and other commercial or proprietary engines. Build ...

Freelance Unreal Engine Artist

Location
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
looking for a Freelance Unreal Engine for a 2/3 month contract. Our client is looking for someone who can build photorealistic environments and assets in Unreal Engine. Proven experience with Unreal Engine is essential and they are looking for a portfolio that shows ...

AAA Unreal Engine C++ Programmer - Growth & Impact

Location
Bromsgrove, England, United Kingdom
seeking a Programmer for a leading AAA Gaming Developer in the West Midlands. You will develop and deliver high-quality game code for Unreal Engine 4 projects and collaborate with the programming & design teams. The role demands professional C++ experience, strong understanding of Unreal Engine tools ...

Digital Delivery Lead - Glasgow

Hiring Organisation
Circle Group
Location
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£75,000
global consultancy company based in Glasgow. Ideally, you will have delivered digital products related to 3D visualisation working closely with Unity/Unreal Engine development teams. This is a fantastic delivery lead role which will cover a mix of visualisation project and product delivery. A brand-new role … digital product/software delivery OR at least 4+ years of hands on engineering experience with leadership responsibilities. Knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal engine (or similar technologies) Have a portfolio of product delivery experience in different project areas Experience of Organisational Change Management through running significant ...

Character Artist/Animator [CONTRACT]

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
cover both roles. What you'll be doing You'll be joining a small team developing a top-down dungeon combat game in Unreal Engine 5. You'll work closely with a small group of technical designers to replace placeholder meshes and animations. The art style is simple … separate Character Artist, and skinning new armour pieces to existing skeletons. What we're looking for For both roles: You're confident working in Unreal Engine 5, including importing and setting up assets. Ideally you've worked on a combat-focused game or prototype, so you know what ...

Principal Technical Animator

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
blueprint reviews and hands‐on guidance. Essential Skills, Attributes and Experience Extensive proven experience architecting and integrating gameplay animation systems for AAA titles using Unreal Engine. Master‐level expertise in Unreal Engine’s animation suite (Anim Blueprints, Motion Matching, Control Rig, State Machines, and Sequencer). Deep … reel demonstrating a history of solving highly complex, innovative technical animation challenges in shipped titles. Highly Desirable Strong proficiency in C++ for extending Unreal Engine’s animation system, alongside Python for pipeline tool automation. Experience contributing to proprietary engine tools or custom modifications to Unreal ...

Senior Animation Engineer

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
artists, designers, and fellow engineers to bring our characters to life and deliver spectacular, believable animation for our games. Duties and Responsibilities Work within Unreal Engine 5, adapting existing animation systems and building new technology to meet the project's technical and creative needs. Prototype and implement animation … wider game industry. Essential Skills, Attributes and Experience Demonstrable programming experience in a creative environment. Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine. Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, and 3D maths, with strong familiarity with Object‐Oriented design principles (OOP). Strong experience with Unreal ...

Digital Delivery Lead

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
ensure changes support and enhance existing discipline practices. Partner with Development experts to evolve best practice for real-time and interactive technologies, including Unity, Unreal Engine and emerging digital platforms. Provide digital delivery and solution leadership to project teams, working alongside relevant Discipline Leads and technical experts … environment. Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary technical and delivery teams. Strong understanding of software development, visualisation and real-time technologies, such as Unity and Unreal Engine, with the ability to provide technical direction, establish standards and support troubleshooting, without necessarily being hands‐on in day‐to‐day production. ...

Remote Unreal Engine Artist — Photoreal Environments (Contract)

Location
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Creative Resource is seeking a Freelance Unreal Engine specialist for a 2/3 month contract in the United Kingdom. You will create photorealistic environments and assets, demonstrating a strong eye for lighting and real-world accuracy. A portfolio showcasing high-end work is essential, with remote work ...

Senior Animation Engineer — Unreal Engine Character Tech

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
systems, collaborating closely with various teams to achieve creative goals. The ideal candidate has experience in AAA game titles, advanced skills in C++ and Unreal Engine, and a passion for innovative animation techniques. Join us in creating spectacular gaming experiences! #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Principal Technical Artist - Unreal Engine 5 Visual Lead

Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Steel City Interactive Limited is seeking a Principal Technical Artist to lead technical art across our game teams, focusing on Unreal Engine 5 rendering, materials and asset integration. You will shape pipelines, tools and standards while solving complex visual and performance challenges in collaboration with Art Directors ...

Senior VFX Artist

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
drive the VFX direction for the game Wide experience of implementing VFX into games using various game development tools, pipelines and technology, in particular Unreal Engine 4. Demonstrable VFX skills Ability to work to tight deadlines. Learning new systems quickly Excellent written and verbal communication skills A passion … making games Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to deliver great visual effects Experience with Houdini and its use in conjunction with Unreal Engine 4 A highly positive and proactive work ethic Ability to drive your role alone Excellent communication for when collaboration with others is required ...

Software Engineer C++

Hiring Organisation
Sirius Digital
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance
Knowledge of software modelling and simulation techniques Ability to analyse requirements and define technical specifications Experience in one or more of the following: videogame engine technology (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot), entity or event-based simulation, robotics, and autonomous systems Proficiency in C/C++, familiarity with Python. ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Sirius Digital
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance
analyse use cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Entity or Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes ...

Principal Software Engineer

Location
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Entity or Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making ...