Material/Shader Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Mid/Senior Material Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating and optimizing procedural materials and shaders for AAA games with an accent on visual quality, performance, and seamless integration. Focus on developing a robust material library, troubleshooting complex shader issues, and collaborating with art and engineering teams.

Location: Remote candidates from Brazil are welcome, with the studio based in Porto Alegre.

Company

hirify.global is a studio developing AAA games for PC and consoles.

What you will do

• Create a library of procedural materials in Substance Designer.
• Collaborate with art and engineering teams to create visually stunning and optimized assets.
• Ensure materials and shaders integrate seamlessly into the game environment.
• Optimize materials and shaders for performance without compromising visual quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to materials and shaders.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies in material and shader creation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Material Artist.
• Proficiency in Substance Designer and Unreal Engine, particularly in material and shader creation.
• Strong understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) principles.
• Experience with node-based shader creation.
• Excellent artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with other game engines (e.g., Unity).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or HLSL.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and texturing tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, Substance Painter).
• Background in traditional art or graphic design.

Culture & Benefits

• Meal Allowance
• Health Insurance
• Annual Bonus