Principal Material Artist

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Royal Leamington Spa

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

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

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading AAA game studio in the UK is seeking a Principal Material Artist to lead material design for a groundbreaking Open World Driving Game. You will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high-quality materials enhance realism. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in PBR materials, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in tools like Substance Suite and Unreal Engine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the visual identity of a vibrant game world while working in a supportive, innovative environment.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in PBR materials in high-profile video games.
Deep understanding of rendering workflows and industry standards.
Expertise in node-based material tools.
Experience with 3ds Max, Maya or Blender and real-time engine pipelines.

Responsibilities

Support the material design process to achieve project goals.
Collaborate with leads to innovate material workflows.
Guide less experienced artists for team cohesion.
Set best practices for material creation, workflows, and documentation.

Skills

Creating realistic PBR materials

Real-time rendering

Node-based material authoring tools

3D software (3ds Max, Maya, Blender)

Leadership skills

Education

B.A. in Art/CG

Tools

Substance Suite

3ds Max

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa, characterised by our exceptional talent and ambitious goals to create a revolutionary gaming experience. As a member of Lighthouse, you will embark on a creative journey, producing some of the best work of your career in an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere where ideas are encouraged and innovation thrives.

As the Principal Material Artist, you will be at the forefront of material design and implementation for our AAA Open World Driving Game. Your extensive experience will guide the art team in crafting visually stunning materials that enhance the game world's realism and immerse players in our vibrant universe. You'll set the vision and standards of material artistry, ensuring that all assets adhere to the highest AAA quality.

Key Duties Include

Support the material design process, fostering a high standard of artistic excellence in line with project goals
Collaborating with the Art Director and other discipline leads to develop and innovate material workflows that maximise visual impact
Mentoring and guiding less experienced artists to support a cohesive and highly skilled materials team
Establishing best practices for material creation, documentation of workflows, and the development of new tools and techniques
Working with Technical Artists and Render Engineers to optimise shader content and ensure performance targets are met
Driving research and implementation of advanced material techniques, technologies, and industry standards

Qualifications

Extensive experience in creating realistic, high-quality PBR materials or textures in high-profile video games
Deep understanding of real-time rendering, workflows, and industry standards
Expertise in node-based material authoring tools such as Substance Suite
Proficiency in 3D software and rendering tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on team development
Exceptional organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively
A highly creative mindset with a passion for problem-solving and pushing artistic boundaries

Desirable