Overview

• 6-month part-time (PAYE) - Fully remote
• Rate: £20–£23 per hour
• UK resident preferred due to funding restrictions, but this is not a requirement
• Flexible hours (can be adjusted to fit around class schedules for current students)
• Paid learning time every month and technical mentorship

About Us

Pixel Box is a newly established, growing indie game studio working on both original games and client interactive projects. We’re looking for a junior Unreal Engine generalist who’s able to contribute across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prototype gameplay systems and features for internal projects
• Contribute to external client games and interactive experiences

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working in Unreal (this can be professional, student, or hobbyist experience)
• Foundational programming knowledge and the ability to build prototypes in Blueprints
• Understanding of basic art fundamentals and 3D art workflows
• Experience with two (not all) of the following areas: C++ in Unreal, Control Rig & Animation Blueprints, Material Graphs & HLSL, Niagara & Scratchpad, 3D modelling in Blender, Geometry Nodes, Houdini for Game Asset Creation, Unreal Insights, UMG & Slate

Nice to Have

• Experience with any other programming languages or game engines
• Experience in additional 3D art or technical art tools
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