• Create/implement particle- and shader-related special effects; • integrate them seamlessly into gameplay or cinematics; • mentor and provide feedback; • ensure visual effects meet performance budgets; • use visual scripting to drive VFX logic. • Maintain artistic direction and quality • Produce high-quality visual effects that are technically and artistically appropriate for the project's world and visual direction. • Collaborate with the Art Director to define the artistic vision and uphold quality standards throughout development. • Translate art concepts and other game design documents into prototypes and implement them as real-time visual effects in the game. • Oversee and facilitate the creation of ambient effects that enhance atmosphere, tell a story, and bring the world to life.

About Us Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who’ve shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple. We have raised a total of $83M with support from top-notch venture capital firms and more than 18 strategic investors—industry leaders in construction, building products manufacturing, and distribution. Higharc's cutting edge Visualization team is growing! We are seeking a 3D Prop Artist to lead outsourced asset production and oversee the translation of large manufacturer product libraries into high-quality, optimized, production-ready 3D assets. What You'll Do You will help scale our visualization capabilities by establishing clear asset standards, building efficient prop pipelines, and ensuring consistent quality across both internal and external production. Expect to: - Lead outsourced prop production, including vendor selection, briefing, quality control, and continuous improvement of workflows - Translate large manufacturer product catalogs into efficient, standardized, high-quality 3D prop libraries - Define and enforce asset standards for modeling, UVs, materials, naming conventions, LODs, and optimization - Create and refine photo-realistic 3D props and materials that meet both artistic and technical requirements - Build scalable pipelines for asset ingestion, review, iteration, and deployment into a custom web based platform and the Unreal Engine - Partner with internal visualization, engineering, and product teams to ensure assets integrate cleanly into production environments - Identify automation opportunities and leverage AI-assisted workflows to improve velocity without sacrificing quality About You You're a systems thinker brings strong game development experience, has shipped major projects, and understands how to turn real-world products into performant, reusable digital assets at scale. You have: - 5+ years in game development or real-time production managing outsourced art production at scale - Expert knowledge utilizing Unreal Engine Editor - Professional experience utilizing Maya, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, and Substance Painter/Designer - Proven experience leading complex asset initiatives independently with strong ownership and a high quality bar - A track record of building or improving structured, scalable asset pipelines and asset standards - Experience developing automation or AI-enhanced production tools - Exceptional attention to detail--you work fast and accurately - Passion for architecture and interior design with a deep understanding of real-world materials, manufacturing logic, and construction details Working at Higharc Higharc has been remote first since our founding in 2018. We offer flexible hours so you can do your best work without missing out on life. Higharc offers competitive salaries with significant equity, in a fast-growing, well-funded company. Personal healthiness is an important value for us- we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with unlimited PTO, and meaningful maternity/paternity leave to all U.S based employees that are full-time. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such like short and long-term disability plans and a 401K. Haven't worked remotely before? We provide a stipend to create the ideal home office.

Mid-Senior Level. 12 month fixed term contract. We're looking for a Technical Animator to sit at the intersection of art and engineering. You'll own and evolve our animation pipeline, build tools that empower the animation team, and ensure characters feel responsive and alive in engine. Python scripting is a core requirement for future pipeline development. Responsibilities - Build and maintain the animation pipeline from DCC tools (Maya/Blender) into engine - Write and maintain Python scripts and tools to streamline animator workflows - Implement and debug animation state machines, blend trees in engine - Set up and support character rigs for gameplay and cinematic use - Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to help define technical standards - Document animation systems, pipelines, and toolsets

Title: Clean Water Modeller Location: Inverness, United Kingdom - Employees can work remotely - Full-time - State/Province: Midlothian - Business Group: DCS - Legal Entity: AECOM Limited - Business Line: Water - Work Location Model: Hybrid - Operating Group: International - Primary Location: UK - Edinburgh - Tanfield Job Description: Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to support and work within a team of talented engineers, modellers and consultants and help shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Clean Water modeller in one of our rapidly growing Scotland offices – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. These include contractors, charities and water companies. In this role, you will be one of the lead technical team members supporting the junior members of the team deliver top quality projects. AECOM has recently been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. This transformational, multi-billion-pound programme is the highest value venture ever put into place by Scottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years). AECOM will be at the heart of this ground-breaking delivery model, shaping design excellence at scale and working with Scottish Water and our Enterprise Partners to help drive outcomes that deliver value for customers in Scotland and go beyond net zero. This is a major win for AECOM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise, giving us a fantastic opportunity to deliver long-term, meaningful work that has large scale impact for communities across Scotland. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support on this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency. Here’s what you’ll do: - Delivering output on a wide range of modelling projects including: model build & calibration; model maintenance; optioneering and growth studies - Collaborating with AECOM’s multi-disciplinary teams to develop design solutions through optioneering - Preparing Health & Safety Risk Assessments documentation - Supporting the team to efficiently manage project workload and deadlines demand - Undertake a technical mentoring role for more junior members of staff - Produce reports and technical documents. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you. Why Join Us: - Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects. - Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders. - Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. - Access to continuous learning and development opportunities. - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. - Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: - Experience with using clean water modelling software packages such as: Infoworks WS Pro or Synergi. - Familiar with using GIS software such as: ArcGIS; MapInfo or QGIS. - Understand and work within financial and programme constraints of a project. - Ability to work to project scope and client’s modelling specifications. - Be self-motivated individual with ability to take ownership of workload - Experience of technically reviewing projects, providing design and optioneering input. - Liaising with water industry, utility companies or subcontractors. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. Additional desirable skills: - Degree or Masters in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or another related discipline. - Proven track record with delivering hydraulic network modelling projects - Working towards Chartership with CIWEM, ICE or similar professional bodies. - Experience with mentoring or managing staff. - Experience with coding languages such Ruby or Python You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment. At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry, we want to hear from you. Additional Information Application Support We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information “Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?” You can learn more about us here: Candidate Brochure Or why not connect directly with our recruiter on LinkedIn to unlock insights and take the next step towards your dream career! Alternatively you can email the recruiter at [email protected] or register your interest here and we’ll keep you updated on our latest opportunities. #LI-RP1 #AECOMUKWATERMODELLING About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.