45 Unreal Engine jobs in the United Kingdom

We’re looking for a Lead Programmer (Unreal Engine) to join our award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. 

As a Lead Programmer (Unreal Engine) at Double Eleven, you’ll be responsible for leading a code team for one of our exciting new projects. You will be developing systems, optimising performance and ensuring code quality whilst fostering team growth and motivation. Your role involves close collaboration with other disciplines to drive the project forward and as the primary technical point of contact, you'll engage in regular client communications, presenting technical solutions and managing expectations. 

As a global gaming company, we've enabled millions to conquer Minecraft Dungeons, battle in Rust Console Edition and create new adventures in Fallout 76. 

Recently, we collaborated with Rockstar Games to bring Red Dead Redemption to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as well as partnered with Obsidian Entertainment on Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and 5. 

Double Eleven is a place where our people come first. Our 400-person team proudly represents over 30 nationalities.

We strive to avoid crunch, we offer flexible working hours to allow you to truly enjoy work/life balance whilst making great games and any overtime is always planned, optional and paid. 

We can support UK relocation and have both a dedicated People and Operation teams on standby to assist you.   

On this occasion, we’re unable to sponsor a visa for this role. 

What you’ll be doing  

• Designing, developing, testing, and implementing game systems and code to a high standard
• Conducting code reviews to maintain quality and consistency across the team
• Collaborating with designers, artists, and publishing teams to deliver high-quality titles
• Leading a programming team, supporting their professional growth and ensuring timely delivery of work
• Working with production to plan project roadmaps and deliver against agreed schedules
• Participating in regular client meetings and acting as the primary technical point of contact for the project

What we’re looking for

• Strong expertise in C++ programming
• Proven experience as a Lead or Associate Lead within the games industry
• Hands-on experience developing multiplayer games
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5)
• Demonstrated ability in code optimisation
• Experience in project roadmapping and long-term planning
• Solid understanding of project risk management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
• Ability to coach and mentor a small team of programmers
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to break down and structure tasks to deliver on time

Qualifications

• All relevant qualifications considered

What to expect

Some of our benefits include:

Working life at Double Eleven 

• Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am
• 35 working hours per week with a 1 hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours)
• Opportunity to apply for hybrid working  (up to 2 days working from home per week) 
• 28 days annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday) 
• 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if you’re moving house
• Up to 10 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break
• Potential for annual performance bonus
• 5 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 5 days annual leave for your 10 years service milestone
• A brand new, state-of-the-art studio facilities that includes a market hall serving nutritious, subsidised meals, round-the-clock gym access, an auditorium and more
• Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit
• Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
• Family-friendly leave available
• Christmas Saving Scheme
• Free parking
• Best-in-class tools and workflows so you can focus on creativity

Professional development and wellbeing

• Vitality Private Healthcare, discounts and rewards for you, your spouse and children (upon the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period) 
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support via Plumm (includes 4 free video therapy sessions per month for both the employee and up to 3 family members aged 18+), unlimited text therapy, courses, meditations
• A personalised development plan with dedicated support tailored to your growth and goals
• Access to an accredited Academy providing professional qualifications (and access to 500 UK discounts and offers via TOTUM when registered as a student) 
• A dedicated Workplace Experience team responsible for work environments, workplace and quality of employee life services to help foster collaboration, creativity and innovation
• In-studio wellbeing programmes and People team support

Team life 

• Free activities via our Bus Tours programme (where on occasion, partners and children are welcome to join you) 
• Many team events to celebrate team and game milestones
• Sponsored team activities including football, basketball, book club, movie club and more 
• Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network

Ways to reach us

If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent team at

• Unreal Engine Game Artist.
• Up to £425 p/day Outside IR35.
• 3 Months Initial Remote.

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We’re looking for an Associate Lead Programmer to join our award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. 

As an Associate Lead Programmer at Double Eleven you’ll be leading a skilled code team, developing robust systems, optimising performance and ensuring top-tier code quality,  all while fostering a collaborative and motivated environment. You’ll work closely with designers, artists and other disciplines, collaborating to bring ideas to life. As a key technical point of contact, you’ll also engage directly with clients, presenting game changing solutions and managing expectations to keep the project on track.

As a global gaming company, we've enabled millions to conquer Minecraft Dungeons, battle in Rust Console Edition and create new adventures in Fallout 76. 

Recently, we collaborated with Rockstar Games to bring Red Dead Redemption to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as well as partnered with Obsidian Entertainment on Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and 5. 

Double Eleven is a place where our people come first. Our 400-person team proudly represents over 30 nationalities.

We strive to avoid crunch, we offer flexible working hours to allow you to truly enjoy work/life balance whilst making great games and any overtime is always planned, optional and paid. 

We can support UK relocation and have both a dedicated People and Operation teams on standby to assist you.   

On this occasion, we’re unable to sponsor a visa for this role. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Design, develop, test, and implement high-quality systems and gameplay code
• Conduct code reviews to maintain technical standards and improve code quality across the team
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and publishing teams to deliver the highest possible quality titles
• Lead and mentor a small team of programmers, supporting their professional development and ensuring timely, high-standard deliverables
• Work closely with production to define the project roadmap and deliver milestones according to schedule
• Participate in regular client meetings, serving as a technical point of contact for the project

What we’re looking for 

• Excellent knowledge and practical expertise in C++ programming
• Proven experience as an Associate Lead or Senior Programmer, with readiness to step into a larger leadership role
• Hands-on experience working with Unreal Engine
• Strong background in code optimisation and performance improvement
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
• Ability to mentor and coach a small team of programmers, fostering professional growth and maintaining high technical standards
• Skilled at breaking down complex projects into structured, achievable tasks to ensure deadlines are met efficiently

Qualifications

• All relevant qualifications considered

What to expect

Some of our benefits include:

Working life at Double Eleven 

• Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am
• 35 working hours per week with a 1 hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours)
• Opportunity to apply for hybrid working  (up to 2 days working from home per week) 
• 28 days annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday) 
• 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if you’re moving house
• Up to 10 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break
• Potential for annual performance bonus
• 5 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 5 days annual leave for your 10 years service milestone
• A brand new, state-of-the-art studio facilities that includes a market hall serving nutritious, subsidised meals, round-the-clock gym access, an auditorium and more
• Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit
• Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
• Family-friendly leave available
• Christmas Saving Scheme
• Free parking
• Best-in-class tools and workflows so you can focus on creativity

Professional development and wellbeing

• Vitality Private Healthcare, discounts and rewards for you, your spouse and children (upon the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period) 
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support via Plumm (includes 4 free video therapy sessions per month for both the employee and up to 3 family members aged 18+), unlimited text therapy, courses, meditations
• A personalised development plan with dedicated support tailored to your growth and goals
• Access to an accredited Academy providing professional qualifications (and access to 500 UK discounts and offers via TOTUM when registered as a student) 
• A dedicated Workplace Experience team responsible for work environments, workplace and quality of employee life services to help foster collaboration, creativity and innovation
• In-studio wellbeing programmes and People team support

Team life  

• Free activities via our Bus Tours programme (where on occasion, partners and children are welcome to join you) 
• Many team events to celebrate team and game milestones
• Sponsored team activities including football, basketball, book club, movie club and more 
• Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network

Ways to reach us

If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent team at

• Create high-quality 3D models, textures, and environments from concept art and detailed specifications.
• Optimize 3D assets for real-time performance within Unreal Engine, focusing on polygon count, texture resolution, and draw calls.
• Develop and implement physically based rendering (PBR) materials and shaders within Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with the art and technical teams to establish and maintain aesthetic and technical guidelines.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
• Ensure consistency in style and quality across all project assets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to 3D asset integration and performance in Unreal Engine.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Mentor junior modelers and contribute to the team's knowledge base.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in 3D modeling and real-time rendering.

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler in the game development, VFX, or interactive media industries.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional hard-surface and organic modeling skills, with a focus on real-time assets.
• Expert proficiency in Unreal Engine, including material editor, lighting, and optimization techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Substance Suite (Painter/Designer).
• Solid understanding of UV mapping, texturing workflows, and PBR principles.
• Excellent eye for detail, composition, and artistic aesthetics.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including architecture, props, and organic elements, adhering to the project's artistic vision and technical requirements.
• Master the use of Unreal Engine to assemble, light, and optimize game environments.
• Develop efficient workflows for asset creation, ensuring PBR-compliant materials and optimized polygon counts.
• Collaborate with level designers to build compelling and playable spaces, ensuring environmental storytelling and gameplay integration.
• Participate in art reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain artistic consistency and quality.
• Mentor junior environment artists, sharing knowledge and best practices in asset creation and engine implementation.
• Research and implement cutting-edge techniques in environment art creation and real-time rendering.
• Ensure assets are performance-optimized for target platforms.
• Maintain a high level of artistic quality and visual fidelity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the overall aesthetic direction and technical execution of game environments.

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D environment art skills, with a focus on realistic or stylized game environments.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
• Expertise in texture creation software (e.g., Substance Painter, Photoshop) and PBR workflows.
• Advanced experience with Unreal Engine, including environment assembly, lighting, and optimization techniques.
• Solid understanding of environmental storytelling, composition, and color theory.
• Experience with terrain sculpting and foliage creation tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for video games and a keen eye for detail.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development, with at least 2 years in a senior environment art role.

• Design, develop, test, and debug complex gameplay systems and features using C++ (Unreal Engine) or C# (Unity).
• Collaborate with game designers to translate game concepts into functional mechanics.
• Work with artists and animators to integrate assets and ensure visual fidelity.
• Implement and optimise game performance, ensuring smooth frame rates and efficient resource usage.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the development team.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges and bugs.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest game development technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to the overall quality assurance process.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional game development experience.
• Proficiency in C# with Unity or C++ with Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
• Knowledge of game physics, AI, graphics programming, and network programming is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience shipping at least one commercial title on PC or console platforms.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant game development projects is highly recommended.

• Create high-fidelity 3D environment assets (models, textures, materials) using industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Assemble and assemble environments within Unreal Engine, focusing on composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Optimize environment assets for performance across various platforms, ensuring smooth frame rates and efficient memory usage.
• Collaborate closely with level designers, concept artists, and technical artists to achieve the desired visual style and gameplay experience.
• Develop and refine environment art pipelines and workflows, identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior environment artists.
• Maintain a high level of artistic quality and consistency across all environmental assets.
• Research and stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in 3D environment art and game development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment assets and implementation.
• Ensure all assets meet project-specific technical and artistic requirements.

• 3-5 years of experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the video game industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality game environments and assets.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Advanced skills in texturing and material creation (Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop).
• Understanding of PBR workflows and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of architectural principles and natural forms.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Live-In Personal Assistant for Game Design Student at University

Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact on others lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Game Design at the University of Staffordshire.

Start Date: End of August/September 2025

Location: S.

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• Conceptualising and designing immersive VR/AR experiences for hospitality and tourism clients.
• Developing user flows, storyboards, and interactive prototypes for virtual environments.
• Collaborating with 3D artists and developers to implement and refine VR/AR content.
• Ensuring a high level of user engagement, intuition, and realism in virtual experiences.
• Conducting user research and usability testing to iterate on designs.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in VR, AR, and immersive design.
• Translating client requirements and brand identities into compelling virtual narratives.
• Optimising VR experiences for performance and accessibility across various platforms.
• Presenting design concepts and progress to stakeholders.
• Contributing to the overall vision and strategy for virtual experiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years focused on VR/AR development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in interactive design, 3D spatial design, and immersive storytelling.
• Proficiency in game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine for prototyping and development.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling software (e.g., Blender, Maya).
• Excellent understanding of user-centred design principles and usability testing methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote team environment.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation.