Unreal Engine 5 Developer

meta-dology South Africa
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We're hiring a talented Unreal Engine 5 Developer to join our team. The role involves creating and refining texturing, lighting, and animations for architectural scenes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in Unreal Engine 5 and a passion for photorealism.

Key Highlights
Create and refine texturing, lighting, and animations for architectural scenes
Develop and optimize real-time environments for visual fidelity and performance
Build interactive features and logic using Blueprints
Key Responsibilities
Create and refine texturing, lighting, foliage placement, and Sequencer animations for architectural scenes
Develop and optimize real-time environments for visual fidelity and performance
Build interactive features and logic using Blueprints
Integrate animated elements to enhance storytelling
Apply realistic materials and lighting setups to achieve photoreal results
Maintain and enhance scene performance for real-time applications
Technical Skills Required
Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints Lighting Texturing Composition Visual Polish
Benefits & Perks
Remote Work
Competitive Salary
Creative, Collaborative Culture
Growth Opportunities
Global Client Base
Nice to Have
Experience with performance optimization for real-time environments
3D modeling proficiency focused on clean, optimized geometry
Familiarity with VR/AR pipelines or other real-time applications

Job Description


We’re Hiring! Remote Unreal Engine 5 Developer


Meta-dology is on the hunt for a talented Unreal Engine 5 Developer to join our team. If you’re passionate about real-time 3D environments and photoreal visuals, we want to hear from you.


Location: Remote

Type: Full-time or Contract

Country: Current location needs to be in South Africa

Experience Level: Junior- Intermediate / Senior -Advanced

Experience: We welcome recent game development graduates, juniors (1–3 years), and seniors (4+ years) with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine 5


About Meta-dology

At Meta-dology, we are pioneering architectural visualization and immersive 3D experiences using cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to build high-quality, real-time environments that bring architectural concepts and digital spaces to life.

We are currently seeking an Unreal Engine 5 Developer with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in UE5, preferably within architectural visualization- though applicants with strong real-time experience in other sectors are welcome. This role offers a broad exposure to the pipeline with the opportunity to specialize over time.


What You’ll Do

⬥ Create and refine texturing, lighting, foliage placement, and Sequencer animations for architectural scenes

⬥ Develop and optimize real-time environments for visual fidelity and performance

⬥ Build interactive features and logic using Blueprints

⬥ Integrate animated elements to enhance storytelling

⬥ Apply realistic materials and lighting setups to achieve photoreal results

⬥ Maintain and enhance scene performance for real-time applications


What We’re Looking For

⬥ At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Unreal Engine 5, with a focus on real-time 3D production

⬥ Preferably experience in architectural visualization, or closely related fields (e.g. product viz, interactive 3D environments)

⬥ Strong skills in lighting, texturing, composition, and visual polish

⬥ Passion for photorealism, detail, and visual storytelling

⬥ Ability to work both independently and as part of a remote team

⬥ Deadline-driven and self-motivated with strong time management


Bonus Skills (Nice to have)

⬥ Experience with performance optimization for real-time environments

⬥ 3D modeling proficiency focused on clean, optimized geometry

⬥ Familiarity with VR/AR pipelines or other real-time applications


What We Offer

⬥ Remote Work: Work from anywhere

⬥ Competitive Salary: Based on your experience and skill level

⬥ Creative, Collaborative Culture: Join a team passionate about quality and innovation

⬥ Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills in a fast-moving, real-time production environment

⬥ Global Client Base: Work on international projects that challenge and inspire


How to Apply

Send your resume/CV, portfolio, and a short cover letter to: projects@meta-dology.com

Subject: “UE5 Developer Application - [Your Name]”


We’re excited to see your work and hopefully welcome you to the Meta-dology team!



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