Material Artist – Open world MMO – Lisbon, Portugal

One Player Missions client is looking for a Material Artist to join their Game Development team. They have a rich 30-year history in game development and are backed by one of the largest online gaming companies in the world.

The successful candidate will have a major influence on the overall visual appeal of the game, taking on a myriad of responsibilities from crafting textures and materials to collaborating with Technical Artists and other team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Established commercial production experience in a similar Art role, with a portfolio of high-quality materials.
• Proficiency in Substance Designer.
• Experience with Zbrush, Photoshop, and other 3D software packages.
• Comprehensive understanding of the latest game art basics including PBR rendering, materials, lighting, post-processing, and pipeline developments.
• Exceptional communication, self-management, and time management abilities with the skill to guide and support the Art Team.
• (Desirable) Experience with Unreal Engine.
• (Desirable) Insight into the more technical facets of game development.
• (Desirable) A genuine passion for playing games and interest in game development beyond just the artistic dimension.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce top-tier textures & materials utilising Substance Suite.
• Partner with Technical Artists for the evolution of advanced shaders, smart materials, and repeatable textures.
• Supervise, sustain, and cultivate the growing material library.
• Pen and uphold technical documentation to back your developments and for overarching project implementations and pipelines.
• Offer guidance and support to the Art Team during the game’s production cycle.
• Stay updated on the latest industry standards and best practices.

BENEFITS:

• Complete VISA and Relocation Assistance if required.
• Flexible working.
• Healthcare package.
• Free gym access.