Lead Material Artist

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game studio in Leamington Spa seeks a Lead Material Artist to oversee high-quality material production for a groundbreaking new game. This role involves team leadership, collaboration with multiple art departments, and a commitment to AAA standards, ensuring a top-notch gaming experience.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday

Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Dental Care

Optical treatments

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in creating realistic PBR-compliant materials in the gaming industry.
• Strong track record of working on real-time game projects.
• Proficiency in node-based material authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead material creation process developing high-quality PBR materials and shaders.
• Mentor and guide junior Material Artists.
• Collaborate with other art teams to produce physically accurate materials.

Skills

Creating realistic PBR-compliant materials

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Tools

Substance Suite

3ds Max

Blender

Marmoset

Job description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa, known for its exceptional talent and unwavering ambition to create a new best-in-class game. Joining us means you will have the opportunity to produce the best work of your career in a truly collaborative environment. You will learn alongside industry leaders and help shape the future of gaming.

As the Lead Material Artist, you will oversee the creation and implementation of high-quality materials across our groundbreaking new IP. You will guide a team of Material Artists and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure our materials meet AAA standards. Your expertise will be pivotal in defining the visual direction of the game, ensuring consistency and quality throughout.

Key Duties Include

• Leading and defining the material creation process, developing high-quality PBR materials and shaders in support of an art team working on a photo-real project.
• Studio-wide responsibility for ensuring materials and shaders are conforming to agreed standards
• Collaborating with Environment, Foliage, Scanning, and Vehicle art teams to produce physically accurate materials and shaders
• Establishing and documenting the material creation pipeline, ensuring clear workflows and efficient processes
• Mentoring and guiding junior Material Artists to foster their growth and maintain quality standards
• Communicating effectively with Technical Artists, Lighting Artists and Render Engineers to achieve the best results.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve quality and productivity across the art team

• Extensive experience in creating realistic PBR-compliant materials in the gaming industry
• Strong track record of working on real-time game projects and expertise with render engines
• Proficiency in node-based material authoring tools such as Substance Suite
• Expertise in 3D authoring and rendering software like 3ds Max, Blender, or Marmoset
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a team effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with photogrammetry and advanced texture capture techniques
• Knowledge of architectural, geological, or botanical principles
• Interest in motorsport or related fields

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support