Technical Artist / Developer (Unreal Engine) | Do Digital Agency | Cardiff

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy interactive real-time experiences using Unreal Engine.

• Develop and implement gameplay logic, user interaction systems, and environmental simulations using Blueprints and C++.

• Collaborate across disciplines — working with 3D artists, designers, and technical directors to integrate environments, lighting, VFX, and UI/UX for polished, high-impact visuals.

• Optimise assets, lighting, and performance for PC, VR, and mobile platforms using Unreal’s profiling and debugging tools.

• Create and refine UI/UX interfaces, ensuring intuitive navigation and user engagement.

• Contribute to gamification design, including reward systems, progress tracking, and interactive storytelling.

• Lead beta testing and QA cycles, managing feedback loops to refine usability and visual fidelity.

• Maintain stable production pipelines — managing version control, testing, and deployment processes.

• Develop and support internal tools to streamline workflows, enable faster iteration, and enhance content generation.

What We’re Looking For

• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprints, Materials, Nanite, Lumen, and in-editor modelling tools.

• Strong C++ programming skills (C++17 or newer) with scripting experience in Python.

• Proven experience developing and deploying interactive real-time applications or games across architecture, simulation, or entertainment domains.

• Solid understanding of optimisation, asset streaming, and performance profiling for real-time rendering.

• Proficient in 3D asset workflows, including experience with 3ds Max, Datasmith, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects).

• Familiarity with UI frameworks, interaction systems, and state management for immersive experiences.

• Strong grasp of game design principles and user experience flow.

• Experience managing beta builds, gathering feedback, and tracking performance metrics to refine product quality.

• Creative eye and technical mindset, with the ability to balance performance and visual fidelity.

• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work both independently and within a small, multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience developing gamified training or learning simulations.

   

• Background in architecture visualisation or digital twin environments.

   

• Experience with Docker, cloud deployment, and large-scale system integration.

   

• Familiarity with VR and AR development pipelines.

   

• Knowledge of robotics simulation, physics modelling, or sensor data visualisation.

   

• Experience with 3D software: 3DS Max, Blender, Maya, or Substance Painter.

   

• Experience creating internal Unreal Editor tools or plugins.

   

• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and automated build systems.

Personal Attributes

• Creative, self-driven, and passionate about interactive design and storytelling.

   

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team setting.

   

• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple builds or iterations.

   

• Eager to experiment, prototype, and push the boundaries of real-time interaction.

Why Join Dodigital?

• Work from Cardiff HQ or remotely anywhere in the UK.
• Join a tight-knit team with room to shape direction and creative approach.
• Be part of innovative, varied projects that blend visual storytelling with real-time tech.