Unreal Engine LookDev Artist: Real-Time Materials & Shaders

Omens Studios; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omens Studios in Malaysia is seeking a Lookdev Artist to shape the look of our projects in Unreal Engine 5. You will transform concept art and references into production-ready materials, textures, and shaders that balance visual quality with real-time performance.

Collaborate with the Lookdev Lead, Asset Team, CG Supervisor, and Directors to achieve a cohesive style, validate materials under varied lighting, and optimize shaders for real-time rendering across environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in look development, surfacing, or texturing for animation, games, VFX, or real-time productions.
• Strong portfolio showcasing look development, texturing, and shading expertise.
• Strong understanding of PBR workflows, material properties, and shading principles.
• Experience creating materials, textures, and shaders for Unreal Engine or other real-time environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret style guides, concept art, and visual references to create production-ready materials, textures, and shaders in Unreal Engine 5.
• Create and refine textures, shaders, and material setups that support the project's artistic vision.
• Develop and maintain master materials, material instances, and dynamic material systems for real-time rendering.
• Collaborate closely with the Lookdev Lead, Asset Team, CG Supervisor, and Directors to achieve the project's visual quality and style goals.
• Validate materials and textures under different lighting conditions to ensure consistency across shots and environments.
• Review and refine textures, materials, and shaders to ensure they meet artistic and technical standards before final delivery.
• Optimize materials and shaders to balance visual quality with real-time rendering performance.
• Support asset integration and troubleshoot material, rendering, and visual fidelity issues within Unreal Engine.
• Maintain visual continuity and lookdev integrity throughout the production pipeline.
• Contribute to the development of look development workflows, material libraries, and production best practices.

Skills

Lookdev

Texturing

Shaders

Unreal Engine 5

PBR workflows

Material optimization

Artistic eye

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

Omens Studios in Malaysia is seeking a Lookdev Artist to shape the look of our projects in Unreal Engine 5. You will transform concept art and references into production-ready materials, textures, and shaders that balance visual quality with real-time performance.

Collaborate with the Lookdev Lead, Asset Team, CG Supervisor, and Directors to achieve a cohesive style, validate materials under varied lighting, and optimize shaders for real-time rendering across environments.