Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders)

Position Overview

We are looking for a full-time Lighting and Shading Artist with expertise in the Unreal Engine (all genders) to join our growing team in Munich.

You should have an excellent eye for detail and profound technical knowledge of Epic`s Unreal Engine. Experience as a photographer or DOP is a plus. Proficiency with complex CGI pipelines and the ability to work independently and in a structured manner are essential. Please attach your current showreel or portfolio to your application.

Responsibilities

• You will work on challenging projects for premium clients, delivering the highest standards of visual quality and aesthetics.
• You will develop, manage, and optimize 3D assets in Unreal Engine for high‑quality stills and cinematics while meeting real‑time performance requirements.
• You will set up and fine‑tune shaders and lighting configurations in Unreal Engine to ensure optimal performance and outstanding visual results.
• You will take responsibility for the highest visual and technical quality of your assets, aligning them with the Art Director’s vision.
• You will collaborate with our development team to continuously enhance our CG pipeline and workflows.
• You will work closely with a growing and highly motivated team of CG artists to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• You have at least 4 years of production experience, ideally in automotive visualization using Unreal Engine.
• You have proven experience as a lighting and shading artist working with Unreal Engine, and tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, or VRay.
• You have experience in developing PBR materials within Unreal Engine.
• You are familiar with complex CGI pipelines and workflows.
• You have a deep passion for creating high‑quality visualizations and automotive projects.
• You work independently, with a structured, solution‑oriented mindset.
• You have strong organizational skills and excellent time management, allowing you to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Very good English skills (spoken and written) and very good German skills.
• Understanding and competence in digital infrastructures, as well as website rollout, maintenance, support and information security.

Benefits

• Onboarding: Through personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions – we ensure your perfect start.
• Further Education: Your development is important to us. Whether through our internal campus training program to expand your technical, methodological, or personal skills, voluntary language courses, or regular coaching sessions – we keep you up to date.
• Flexibility: With flexible working hours, mobile office, and job‑sharing models, you can adapt your job to your life – and not the other way around.
• Fun: Who works must also take a break – with us, you have plenty of opportunities through regular after‑work and team events (also virtual if necessary).
• Sports: Extensive sports program as well as mobility through agency bicycles and e‑bikes/e‑bike leasing.
• Accessibility: Our modern office in Munich is perfectly located and easily accessible.
• Internationality: As an internationally operating agency group, you have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with colleagues from various disciplines around the world.

Additional Information

While this role is primarily advertised as a permanent position, we also welcome applications from freelancers. We only publish job offers on our official careers page or trusted job platforms. Our application process is always handled through our official system. We will never contact you via WhatsApp, TikTok, or Instagram, and we never ask for any payments during the hiring process.