Immersive VR Experiences for Live Entertainment

L1VE GmbH is a fast-growing media and technology company redefining how people experience sports, music and entertainment. With state-of-the-art 12K, 3D and 360° streaming technology and a global portfolio of premium rights, we bring live events to life authentically and immersively across all leading VR platforms.

Our mission is to create experiences that feel real – not technical.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Tech Artist | Unity Developer (f/m/x) who bridges design and technology and delivers high-quality, performant immersive VR environments.

Tasks

As a Tech Artist, you are the technical counterpart to our design team, working closely in pairing on VR environments. You develop and prototype visual effects, shaders, materials and lighting setups, validate technical feasibility early on and optimize for real-world VR performance.

Your goal: Outstanding visual quality that runs reliably on real hardware.

Your responsibilities

Translating design concepts into technically feasible real-time setups (Unity)
Building, maintaining and optimizing shaders, materials, lighting setups and VFX
Performance optimization for VR/XR (frame budgets, platform limits, hardware constraints)
Close collaboration with Design, Product and Engineering on technical decision-making
Developing and improving pipelines, workflows and technical standards
Prototyping new visual features, interactions and rendering approaches
Early testing of design decisions on actual VR hardware

Requirements

Experience

Several years of experience as a Tech Artist or in a similar role
Strong hands-on experience with real-time engines, especially Unity
Experience in VR/XR projects or a solid understanding of VR technical constraints
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams (Design, Art, Engineering)

Knowledge

Strong understanding of real-time rendering, shader fundamentals, lighting and materials
Knowledge of performance budgets, optimization strategies and platform limitations
Understanding of UX/UI requirements in immersive environments

Skills

Analytical mindset: breaking down problems, identifying root causes and building solutions
Ability to bridge creative and technical perspectives
Clean, pragmatic and solution-oriented working style
Clear communication, including pushing back on ideas that are technically impractical
Hands-on mentality: building, testing, iterating and improving continuously

Languages & travel

Fluent in German and English
Willingness to travel approx. 50%

Benefits

Creative impact: Actively shape the visual quality of immersive live experiences
Cutting-edge technology: Work with the latest VR hardware and streaming solutions
Close collaboration: Direct interaction with Design, Product and Engineering
Room for innovation: Prototyping and experimentation are part of the job
Dynamic environment: Fast growth, flat hierarchies and an open team culture
Perspective: Be part of a team setting new standards for immersive experiences in sports, music and entertainment

Join L1VE and help create immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. We look forward to your application!

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