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Cloud Chamber · 2 days ago
Senior Materials Artist
Novato, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Create visually stunning textures and materials for physically-based rendering.
Work closely with Lead Artists and Art Directors to create textures that fit with the unique style of the studio.
Collaborate with Engineering and Technical Artists to ensure materials are performant.
Collaborate with 3D artists and designers to understand game content needs.
Define tools and improvements necessary to meet content creator expectations.
Create 'Hero' assets to set a quality bar for in-house artists and outsourcing.
Maintain and organize the material library.
Assist in look development and style exploration.
Mentor other materials artists.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience as a Texture or Environment Artist with at least one shipped AAA game in a Senior role.
Previous experience with game engines, Unreal a plus.
Strong knowledge of texturing software, preferably Substance Designer and Painter.
Ability to create materials in a range of styles - from realistic to hand-painted.
Familiarity with material layer systems.
Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
Experience with shader networks and procedural texturing.
Familiar with Perforce.
Ability to learn new areas of development.
Ability to work well within a team atmosphere.
Ability to take direction well.
Humble, open to coaching, an iterative process, and group critique.
Mature outlook on work ethics and responsibilities.
Excellent time management skills.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, curious, and collaborative.
Flexible and collaborative mindset and attitude.
Uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity.
Preferred
Traditional art skills are a plus.
Familiar with texture sculpting techniques in Zbrush a plus.
Willing to uphold the values of Cloud Chamber.
Benefits
401(K) plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
14 paid holidays per year
Minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year
10 sick days per year
Company
Cloud Chamber
Cloud Chamber is a gaming studio that develops video games and entertainment creation services.
51-200 employees
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2021 (13)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
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