Material Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Material Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating high-quality materials, trim sheets, and textures for game projects with an accent on PBR workflow and real-time performance optimization. Focus on implementing complex materials in Unreal Engine 5 and ensuring technical consistency with the project's artistic vision.

Location: Must be based in Ukraine (Remote or Kyiv)

Company

hirify.global (a Virtuos Studio) is a leading game development outsourcing company specializing in high-end 2D and 3D art production for global gaming studios.

What you will do

• Create high-quality materials, trim sheets, atlases, and textures based on references and project requirements.
• Implement, optimize, and fine-tune materials in Unreal Engine to ensure high visual quality and performance.
• Collaborate with Environment Artists, Technical Artists, and the Art Director to maintain artistic consistency.
• Maintain and update internal documentation regarding material creation pipelines and workflows.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the game development industry in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of Substance Painter and Designer.
• Experience creating tiled textures, trims, and atlases using the PBR workflow.
• Proficiency with UE 5.x, including scene setup and asset importing.
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher required.
• Location: Must be based in Ukraine.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of any industry-standard 3D software.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects with leading global studios.
• Professional advancement via training, workshops, and a transparent growth assessment system.
• Access to an international network of studios through Virtuos.
• Medical insurance and support for employees during blackouts.
• Flexible schedule and remote work options with corporate equipment.
• Modern office located in the heart of Kyiv (Podil).