Senior Material Artist

Sperasoft, a premier game development studio, is seeking an Experienced Material Artist to join our talented team on an exciting multiplayer survival game. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create detailed, realistic materials for landscapes, structures, assets, and organic elements, contributing to visually stunning (AAA-quality) game environments. If you are passionate about crafting high-quality materials and following technical requirements for seamless integration, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality materials using Substance Designer, Substance Painter, ZBrush, or a DCC tool of your choice.
• Collaborate with the Lead Artist and Art Director to ensure that all materials align with the game's Art Direction, style, and target quality.
• Work closely with Level Artists to ensure materials are easy to implement and work within the design framework.
• Maintain a uniform material library with consistent quality.
• Set up and optimize materials in the game engine to ensure they blend properly and perform well.
• Research and implement industry trends to keep the project up to date with the latest techniques and standards.
• Adapt Megascans and other stock repositories for use in our pipelines.
• Ensure that materials meet PBR and physically based material standards.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of Substance Designer.
• Expertise in PBR and physically based material standards.
• Proficiency with Maya or similar tools.
• Experience working with Megascans.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Autonomy and ability to work independently.
• Creative eye for stylization and attention to detail.
• Ability to produce materials across a variety of styles and themes.
• At least one shipped title in the gaming industry.
• Knowledge of material optimization for real-time engines.
• Experience creating textures for complex semi-procedural shaders.
• Understanding of material blending systems.
• Intermediate English proficiency.

Benefits

• Work with an international team of world-class professionals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Learning & Development opportunities, including mentoring, lectures, and participation in industry events.
• Medical care package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Snacks, fruits, tea, and coffee provided throughout the day.
• A friendly team and a family-like environment.