Shader Artist

Frontier Developments

Shader Artist developing visually stunning effects and materials for games at Frontier. Collaborating with artists and programmers in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LuaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with key stakeholders to develop pragmatic and visually stunning effects across specific game areas.
Contribute and maintain game shader libraries.
Identify and optimise shader performance issues.
Optimise texture packing and texture formats based on content usage.
Ensure content teams have what they need to complete assets, ensuring practical effect workflows and auditing.
Create shader feature specifications considering key stakeholder requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience authoring vertex and pixel shaders in HLSL/GLSL.
Demonstrated experience of implementing visually impressive features.
Strong foundation in mathematics, including linear algebra and trigonometry.
Demonstrated experience in scripting languages like Python and/or Lua.
Understanding of modern content creation workflows and pipelines.
Understanding of lighting fundamentals, camera, composition and materials.
Experience working collaboratively with an ability to communicate information effectively.
Knowledge of GPU profiling and memory optimisations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

success-based annual bonus
share option schemes
life assurance
private family healthcare
flexitime working hours
enhanced maternity/paternity leave
in-house subsidised catering
support with relocation
Cycle to Work scheme
free bike servicing
social activities and events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vertex ShadersPixel ShadersMathematicsLinear AlgebraTrigonometryTexture PackingLighting FundamentalsCamera CompositionMaterials UnderstandingMemory Optimization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborative Work