Material Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Material Artist (Gamedev): Creating materials, textures, and effects for 3D assets, contributing to the visual aesthetics of video games with an accent on photorealistic or stylized surface details. Focus on developing modular material libraries, collaborating with modeling teams, and ensuring visual consistency across projects.

Location: Madrid

Company

hirify.global is a company dedicated to game development.

What you will do

• Create photorealistic or stylized materials, textures, and surface details for 3D models.
• Utilize Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) to develop and implement materials.
• Develop modular material libraries for use across various company projects.
• Collaborate with modeling teams to ensure optimal material implementation.
• Research and adopt innovative material creation techniques to improve visual quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve material-related issues in the game engine.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Material Artist, Texture Artist, or similar role in game development.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of materials and textures (realistic and stylized).
• Proficiency in Substance Designer/Painter, Photoshop, and 3D software (e.g., Maya, Blender, ZBrush).
• Knowledge of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows and shader creation.
• Familiarity with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and composition.

Nice to have

• Experience with procedural texturing and node-based workflows.
• Knowledge of shader programming (HLSL, GLSL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git).
• Ability to develop materials that balance optimal performance with high visual quality.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistency and high standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile game projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.