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# Principal Technical Artist - Vehicle Team

- **Company:** Lighthouse Games
- **Location:** Royal Leamington Spa, UK
- **Salary:** £51,938.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Video Game Development, Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Unreal Engine
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5818525884

## About the Role

Extensive experience as a Technical Artist within game development, including experience operating at a Principal, Lead or equivalent level.

Deep understanding of vehicle content, production pipelines and the technical challenges involved in creating high-quality real-time vehicles.

Proven ability to design and implement scalable tools, systems and workflows that deliver measurable improvements across an entire production team.

Expert knowledge of real-time engines, ideally Unreal Engine, alongside a strong understanding of content creation, integration, optimisation and rendering pipelines.

Exceptional problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to define technical strategy and influence artists, engineers and project leadership., Experience working on vehicle-focused, automotive or racing titles.

Advanced scripting or programming experience using Python, Blueprints, C++ or similar technologies.

Experience architecting and optimising large-scale content pipelines for AAA production.

What we're looking for

A genuine passion for cars, automotive design and vehicle craftsmanship, supported by the attention to detail required to create exceptional in-game vehicles.

A strategic and collaborative mindset focused on quality, scalability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

A proactive technical leader who takes ownership of complex challenges and wants to push the boundaries of vehicle quality.

## Description

Define and drive the technical strategy for vehicle content, pipelines and workflows in partnership with Vehicle Art, Technical Art and Engineering leadership.

Identify and solve complex technical challenges affecting vehicle quality, performance and production efficiency.

Architect and implement scalable systems that resolve issues across multiple vehicles and support the long-term needs of the project.

Lead the development of tools and workflows that enable artists to create, iterate and integrate vehicle content more efficiently.

Establish best practices for vehicle creation, validation, optimisation and integration, reducing reliance on manual fixes.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the Vehicle Art team, raising quality, consistency and technical capability.


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