Material Artist - Remote

Overview

Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who’ve shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple.

In Short

• We are looking for technical Material Artists with game development experience.
• Help create high quality environment art assets and scenes.
• Exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, color, detail, and silhouette.
• Experience developing and editing procedural and system based materials.
• Strong working knowledge of procedural material systems.
• Strong sense of curiosity and internal drive to learn.
• Fully remote role, can sit anywhere in the continental US.
• Must submit an online portfolio, and may require an art test.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional experience creating high quality, game ready environment assets.
• Have shipped at least 1 major game title.
• Incredible portfolio with examples of realistic materials.
• Expert knowledge of PBR based realistic texture/material pipelines.
• Solid understanding of procedural texturing techniques.
• Able to work independently to a high level of quality.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable with feedback.
• Detail focused with an eye toward accuracy.
• Experienced managing texture and shader efficiency.
• Proficient in UV layout and lightmap authoring.
• A passion for interior and architectural design.

Benefits

• Flexible hours for work-life balance.
• Competitive salaries with significant equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited PTO and meaningful maternity/paternity leave.
• Short and long-term disability plans and a 401K.
• Stipend to create the ideal home office.