Frontend Developer

Our client, an entertainment pioneer fusing hyper-real virtual production with next-gen gameplay, is building something that pushes the limits of what immersive gaming can be.

Think real-time pipelines. Unreal Engine magic. And global IPs from Netflix, Warner Bros, FIFA, Universal Studios, and more.

Job Overview

Are you ready to craft stunning player experiences at the frontier of iGaming innovation?

We’re looking for talented, fascinated developers who are ready to take their Unreal Engine skills to the next level.

We’re pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Unreal Engine - and we need your frontend expertise to bring our ambitious visions to life. As our Mid-Level Frontend Developer, you'll be the crucial link between stunning creative concepts and seamless player interactions in our groundbreaking gaming platform.

This is where technical skills meets creative magic.

What will you do?

• Collaborate effectively with Creative, IT, Production, and Mocap teams.
• Self-manage daily workload, organizing and delivering progress updates to teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for frontend pipelines, maintaining clear process comms and assisting team onboarding.
• Working across Animation, Blueprint, Widgets, and UI pipelines.
• Integrate Skeletal Meshes into a database system.
• Create shaders and materials for characters and environments.
• Setting up physics for assets (bodies, resizing, parameters, simulation).
• Integrate characters, environments, and assets into UE scenes.
• Work with Live Link.
• Work with performance profilers and optimizing assets to hit performance targets.
• Integrate and manipulate motion capture data within Unreal Engine.
• Work with motion capture systems (Vicon, Xsens, OptiTrack, Move.AI, Rokoko, etc.).
• Assist with mocap data retargeting and animation blending.

What are we looking for?

• 2-5+ years of professional experience with Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency with programming and working with UE Blueprint system.
• Familiar with the full character pipeline across DCCs and Unreal.
• Self-starter with a willingness to expand your understanding of the role and take on new responsibilities as your skillset increases.
• Fascinated by optimisation, performance profiling and documentation on processes.

Qualifications:

• Practical industry experience is mandatory; no formal university degree required.
• Certifications in Game Development and/or Virtual Production are highly valued.
• Must provide a professional portfolio showcasing relevant technical projects or contributions.

What additional skills will help you standout?

• Intermediate experience with motion capture workflows and data integration.
• Open to applicants without mocap experience, but learning is required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Digital Content Creation tools (Photoshop, Blender, 3DS Max, etc.).

Why will you love working with our client?

• Salary: Depending on experience $80,000 - $100,000 AUD pa.
• Competitive premium relocation package.
• Enjoy free lunches Monday – Friday at Prahran office.
• Mental well-being program that includes 4 free counselling sessions, unlimited access to text, video and audio resources, regular check-ins and feedback opportunities.
• Annual leave of 20 working days.
• Additional leave requests for personal, community service, long service and public holidays, including religious holidays.
• Industry-leading parental leave, up to 22 weeks plus:
• 10 additional days or 2 weeks top up payment for secondary caregivers
• 20 additional days or 4 weeks top up payment for primary caregivers
• Pet friendly workspace – bring your furry friend to work!
• Balanced lifestyle working hybrid model (up to 2 days per week working remote).
• Unlimited snacks and drinks available 24/7 at offices.
• Top-tier tech setup with your choice of high-end PC/Mac, dual monitors, ergonomic gear and full software pipeline plus custom R&D tools.

Apply now and let’s pioneer a new era of online entertainment!