TL;DR
Material Artist (Gamedev): Creating and maintaining complex texture graphs and benchmark materials for AAA game projects with an accent on Substance Designer pipelines and high-quality environment art. Focus on designing material libraries, optimizing texel allocation, and collaborating on high/low poly workflows to ensure visual excellence across major gaming titles.
Location: Based in Shanghai, China; Relocation support provided
Company
Virtuos is a leading independent video game development company providing full-cycle game development and art production for major global gaming studios since 2004.
What you will do
- Create and maintain high-quality texture graphs and materials using Substance Designer.
- Produce benchmark materials to establish visual standards for game environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain efficient material pipelines.
- Develop and manage an extensive material library for studio-wide use.
- Assist with 3D modeling and UV mapping tasks as part of the high/low poly workflow.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional experience in game art production, specifically for props and environment art.
- Expert-level proficiency in Substance Designer.
- Strong technical skills in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
- Excellent understanding of environment art texel allocation and UV mapping techniques.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine and related plugin workflows.
- Good communication skills and a strong eye for art.
Nice to have
- Professional fluency in English.
Culture & Benefits
- Opportunities to contribute to world-renowned AAA game projects.
- Collaborative environment with a multicultural team representing 14 nationalities.
- Comprehensive medical healthcare coverage for all employees.
- Customized training programs and regular professional workshops.
- Flexible working hours with on-site canteens and gaming recreation areas.
- Internal mobility program for career development.