Material Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Material Artist (Gamedev): Creating high-quality, game-ready PBR materials and surface treatments for AAA game titles with an accent on Substance Designer workflows and texture optimization. Focus on building and managing complex material libraries, collaborating with cross-functional art teams, and maintaining visual consistency across diverse in-game environments.

Location: Must reside in Ontario, Canada

Salary: $60,000–$85,000 per year

Company

A leading North American art outsourcing studio contributing to major AAA franchises like Halo, Mass Effect, and Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Create and maintain high-quality PBR materials and surface treatments.
• Develop and manage Substance Designer graphs for tileable materials and surface details.
• Collaborate with environment artists to ensure seamless integration of materials in-game.
• Contribute to the documentation of material workflows, standards, and libraries.
• Track and resolve material-related bugs during production and post-production phases.

Requirements

• Must reside in Ontario, Canada.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic proficiency in material and surface creation.
• 3+ years of experience in video game production with at least one shipped title.
• Proficiency in Substance Designer and Substance Painter.
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows, UV layout, and texture optimization.
• Strong understanding of color theory and real-world surface physics.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to globally recognized AAA game franchises.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within an established studio.
• Collaborative and creative team atmosphere.