Remote NZ Junior Texture Artist: PBR & Materials

Festybay; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriam Studios in New Zealand is seeking a Junior Texture Artist to craft high-quality PBR textures and materials for Patriam: Saga of Roljar. You will work remotely within New Zealand, collaborating with senior artists to define tactile surfaces and ensure consistency with concept art.

Proficiency in Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop is essential. This entry-level role offers mentorship and hands-on experience in a modern game studio pipeline, focusing on texture budgets,

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of PBR workflows for game textures.
• Strong knowledge of UV layouts and texel density.
• Portfolio showcasing material breakdowns and texture sheets.
• Familiarity with Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Ability to translate real-world materials into stylized medieval textures.

Responsibilities

• Author high-quality texture sets including Albedo, Normal, Roughness, Metallic, AO.
• Create seamless tileables and smart materials.
• Apply wear, weathering, and aging to assets.
• Collaborate with environment and character teams to maintain consistency.
• Optimize textures to balance fidelity and performance.

Skills

PBR Material Creation

Procedural & Tileable Workflows

Surface Weathering & Storytelling

Texture Budgeting & Optimization

Artistic Consistency

Portfolio Development

Tools

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Job description

Patriam Studios in New Zealand is seeking a Junior Texture Artist to craft high-quality PBR textures and materials for Patriam: Saga of Roljar. You will work remotely within New Zealand, collaborating with senior artists to define tactile surfaces and ensure consistency with concept art.

Proficiency in Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop is essential. This entry-level role offers mentorship and hands-on experience in a modern game studio pipeline, focusing on texture budgets,