Senior Material Artist — Open World AAA Studio

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the material design process to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate with leads to innovate material workflows.
• Guide less experienced artists for team cohesion.

Skills

Creating realistic PBR materials

Real-time rendering

Node-based material authoring tools

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

Leadership skills

Tools

Substance Suite

3ds Max

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

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.