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

Location: Cardiff, Wales (on-site)

Company: Do Digital Agency

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

At Do Digital Agency, we specialise in creating visually striking, immersive digital content from our base in Cardiff, Wales. We work on a wide range of projects—from architectural visualisation to bespoke interactive experiences—blending creativity with cutting-edge technology.

We are now looking for a Technical Artist with Unreal Engine expertise to help bring our environments and ideas to life. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your input has a real impact.

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 Are 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.
• 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 Do Digital?

• 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.

What We Offer

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible, hybrid working model.
• Funded training and career development opportunities.
• Annual pay reviews and performance-based bonuses.
• Support for VR/AR hardware access and testing environments.

Interactive Experience Department Roadmap Lead (Strategic Partner Role)

We are also seeking an individual who can help develop a strategic roadmap for our Interactive Experience Department. This person will collaborate with creative and technical leads to define the vision, technical direction, and production pipeline for upcoming interactive projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a long-term roadmap for gamified and interactive experience initiatives.
• Identify emerging technologies and tools relevant to real-time interactivity.
• Define testing and release protocols, including beta feedback systems.
• Support team growth through mentorship, process improvement, and training pathways.
• Partner with leadership to establish best practices, documentation, and scalability standards.

How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio, and a short cover letter to Hello@dodigitalagency.com. We would love to see examples of your Unreal and ArchViz work. Only UK residents may apply. No recruitment agencies, please.

Contact us

Postal Address: Do Digital Agency Suite D, 2nd Floor, Castle House, Cardiff, CF15 7RD

Details: Company No. 6042240 Vat Registration No. 891450217