At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of stunning materials for an exciting AAA Open World Driving Game.
- Company: Join Lighthouse Games, a new AAA studio with a passion for innovation and creativity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of material design and make a real impact in gaming.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in PBR materials and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa, characterised by our exceptional talent and ambitious goals to create a revolutionary gaming experience. As a member of Lighthouse, you will embark on a creative journey, producing some of the best work of your career in an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere where ideas are encouraged and innovation thrives.
As the Principal Material Artist, you will be at the forefront of material design and implementation for our AAA Open World Driving Game. Your extensive experience will guide the art team in crafting visually stunning materials that enhance the game world's realism and immerse players in our vibrant universe. You'll set the vision and standards of material artistry, ensuring that all assets adhere to the highest AAA quality.
Key Duties Include:
- Support the material design process, fostering a high standard of artistic excellence in line with project goals
- Collaborating with the Art Director and other discipline leads to develop and innovate material workflows that maximise visual impact
- Mentoring and guiding less experienced artists to support a cohesive and highly skilled materials team
- Establishing best practices for material creation, documentation of workflows, and the development of new tools and techniques
- Working with Technical Artists and Render Engineers to optimise shader content and ensure performance targets are met
- Driving research and implementation of advanced material techniques, technologies, and industry standards
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in creating realistic, high-quality PBR materials or textures in high-profile video games
- Deep understanding of real-time rendering, workflows, and industry standards
- Expertise in node-based material authoring tools such as Substance Suite
- Proficiency in 3D software and rendering tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on team development
- Exceptional organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively
- A highly creative mindset with a passion for problem-solving and pushing artistic boundaries
Desirable:
- Experience with cutting-edge material techniques such as photogrammetry and procedural generation
- Unreal Engine experience
Benefits:
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
Principal Material Artist employer: Job Search Place Limited
Lighthouse Games is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture in Leamington Spa that fosters creativity and innovation. As a Principal Material Artist, you will not only lead the charge in material design for our AAA Open World Driving Game but also benefit from extensive employee growth opportunities, including mentorship roles and access to cutting-edge techniques. With generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and a focus on well-being, Lighthouse Games is dedicated to ensuring that every team member thrives both personally and professionally.
