The Material Artist designs and creates high-quality PBR materials to enhance visual fidelity for a new game IP. Responsibilities include developing realistic materials, collaborating with multiple art disciplines and technical teams, and refining the material creation pipeline. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in realistic PBR material creation, familiarity with real-time engines, and proficiency with Substance Suite.
Lighthouse Games, a cutting-edge AAA studio located in Leamington Spa, is on a mission to create a groundbreaking new IP that will set new standards in the gaming industry. We are looking for a talented and passionate Material Artist to join our dynamic Art team. Here, you will have the opportunity to unleash your creativity and craftsmanship while collaborating with a diverse group of industry experts.
As a Material Artist, you will play a crucial role in designing and creating high-quality PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials that enhance the visual fidelity of our game. You will work closely with various art disciplines, ensuring that our worlds are immersive and visually stunning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and produce realistic AAA standard PBR materials.
- Collaborate with teams across Environment, Foliage, Scanning, Character, and Vehicle art to create cohesive materials and shaders.
- Engage with Technical Artists and Render Engineers to set new benchmarks in material shader development.
- Document and refine the material creation pipeline for consistency and efficiency.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance quality and workflows.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in creating realistic PBR materials.
- Familiarity with real-time rendering engines and game development processes.
- Strong proficiency with material authoring tools such as Substance Suite.
- Experience with 3D modeling and rendering software like 3ds Max, Blender, or Marmoset Toolbag.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of photogrammetry techniques.
- Understanding of geology, architecture, or dendrology.
- Interest in motorsport and vehicle design.
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- 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
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