Technical Materials Artist - Remote

Overview

Cloud Chamber is looking for a detail-oriented Materials Artist who has the technical understanding and keen 3D artistic skill to assist in the creation of high-quality materials for stylized environments, props, and characters.

In Short

• Create visually stunning textures and materials for physically-based rendering.
• Work with the Art Director and Lead Materials Artist to develop materials and shaders that fit our stylized look.
• Collaborate with Engineering and other Technical Artists to ensure our materials are performant.
• Act as a liaison between the Materials team and the Core Tech/Tech Art teams.
• Collaborate with 3D artists and designers to understand the content needs of the game.
• Work with dev and tools teams to define tools and improvements necessary to meet content creator expectations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, production and management to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met.
• Receive, give, and apply feedback effectively while maintaining a constructive attitude.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Texture or Technical Artist.
• Previous experience with creating Unreal materials and shaders from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of texturing software, preferably Substance Designer and Painter.
• Experience with shader networks and procedural texturing.
• Familiar with Perforce.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a critical eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location.
• Bonus and/or equity awards eligibility.
• 401(K) plan participation.
• Full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year.
• 10 sick days per calendar year.