Material Artist

Sperasoft; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

AMC Studio, a world-leading 3D art and game development studio in Bucharest, Romania, seeks a Material Artist to create production-ready materials aligned with technical specs and production pipelines.

You will collaborate with art and design teams, adapt textures from Megascans, and ensure materials integrate with project shaders, maintaining library integrity and enabling efficient level construction.

Qualifications

• Experience with Substance Designer and PBR material creation.
• Ability to create textures for complex semi-procedural shaders.
• Experience shipping at least one CG title is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality benchmark materials using Substance Designer, Substance Painter, ZBrush, or other preferred DCC tools.
• Ensure materials are compatible and interchangeable within the project.
• Collaborate with Level Artists to create user-friendly materials for level construction.
• Work with the Lead to verify materials integrate correctly with project shaders (e.g., tinting, height blends).
• Uphold the integrity and uniformity of the material library.
• Research and implement the latest industry trends and material creation techniques.
• Select the most appropriate software for tasks, not limited to Substance Designer.
• Be prepared to pivot to simple prop modeling tasks when material work is slow.

Skills

Substance Designer

PBR workflows

Texture creation

Real-time shaders

Material optimization

English communication

Artistic stylization

Prop modeling

Tools

Maya

DCC tools

Megascans textures

Job description

AMC Studio is a world-leading 3D art and game development studio based in Bucharest, Romania, and part of the Keywords Studios international group. Founded in 1996 and with nearly 30 years of activity, AMC has provided 3D art services for major Triple-A titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Call of Duty, Dead Space, World of Tanks, and the Mafia franchise. At the core of the studio is a passionate team of artists whose adaptability across art styles - from stylized to photorealistic - brings game worlds to life.
We are seeking a Material Artist to integrate with AMC team. You will partner with art and design teams to develop compelling materials. Your role involves creating materials that meet our technical specifications and adapting stock textures, such as from Megascans, to fit our production pipelines. If you excel at materials creation, delivering production-ready assets, and adhere to strict technical requirements, this is the perfect opportunity for you
Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality benchmark materials utilizing Substance Designer, Substance Painter, ZBrush, or other preferred DCC tools.
• Ensure all materials maintain compatibility and interchangeability within the project.
• Collaborate closely with Level Artists to create user-friendly and convenient materials for level construction.
• Work with the Lead to verify materials are correctly integrated and function as intended with project-specific shaders, including features like tinting and height blends.
• Uphold the integrity and uniformity of the material library.
• Independently research, evaluate, and implement the latest industry trends and material creation techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to select the most appropriate software for any given task, without a strict focus on Substance Designer.
• Be prepared to pivot to simple prop modeling tasks when material creation assignments are not immediately available.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Deep and highly proficient knowledge of Substance Designer.
• Knowledge of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) material standards.
• Experience in creating textures for complex semi-procedural shaders.
• Understanding of material blending systems and material optimization for real-time engines.
• Proven ability to produce materials in a wide variety of styles and themes, with a good eye for appropriate stylization and detail.
• At least one shipped title within the CG industry.
• Proficiency with Maya or a similar Digital Content Creation (DCC) tool is a plus.

Soft Skills & Communication:

• Autonomy and independence.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate English level or higher
• Competitive remuneration
• Projects aligned with your expertise and interests
• Collaboration with industry leaders on AAA titles
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• An environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion