This role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement (not a W-2 employee position), with responsibility for managing individual tax and benefit obligations; however, there is potential for future conversion to a full-time employee role based on performance, business needs, and mutual alignment

Who We Are

Enludio is a technology company dedicated to solving complex challenges in spatial computing and visual systems. With a diverse team of industry veterans from fields such as Games, Aerospace, Simulation & Training, and Theme Parks, we leverage our deep expertise to develop innovative solutions.

Our vision is to reimagine the world through game-based technology. Our mission is to drive innovation by being human in our approach and curious in our pursuits. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where creativity and technology thrive.

Our Creative Team

At Enludio, we believe that a talented creative team flourishes in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our creative professionals work hand-in-hand with all production departments —Project Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance— to craft compelling and imaginative solutions that captivate our clients and their audiences. Since many of our projects require close collaboration and hands-on experimentation at Enludio, it’s important that our team members reside in or near the Orlando area to commute as needed.

Your Role

As a Senior Technical Artist specializing in real-time engines, you will act as a bridge between the artistic and technical teams, ensuring that creative visions are realized efficiently in real-time environments. Your expertise will help optimize assets, create custom tools, and solve technical challenges, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge interactive experiences.

What You'll Do

• Optimize Assets: Work with 3D models, textures, shaders, and animations to ensure efficiency and high performance in real-time engines (Unity/Unreal).
• Create Tools: Develop tools, scripts, and workflows to streamline the production pipeline and enhance team productivity.
• Shader Development: Design and implement custom shaders using Shader Graph (Unity) or Material Editor/Blueprints (Unreal Engine).
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with artists, engineers, and designers to address technical issues and ensure visual fidelity.
• Solve Challenges: Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, rendering issues, and other technical problems that arise during production.
• Support the Team: Assist artists with engine-specific tasks, such as material setup, asset integration, and lighting adjustments.
• Implement VFX: Create and optimize real-time particle effects and other visual enhancements.

What You'll Need

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of Unity or Unreal Engine, including lighting, shaders, materials, and rendering pipelines.
• Programming Knowledge: Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, C#, or Blueprint) to develop tools and workflows.
• Artistic Eye: Understanding of art principles like lighting, composition, and color theory to support artistic intent.
• Optimization Skills: Experience profiling and optimizing assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Pipeline Knowledge: Experience integrating assets from tools like Blender, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter/Designer into real-time engines.

Nice To Have But Not Necessary

• Experience with VR/AR development and optimization.
• Background in procedural content generation tools (e.g., Houdini).
• Knowledge of animation and rigging workflows.
• Familiarity with CAD-to-real-time workflows.
• Experience with photogrammetry or other advanced asset creation techniques.

Due to the nature of our work, it is mandatory that you are a US Citizen and able to comply with Government regulations. 

Enludio is an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, or veteran status.