Material Artist

Description Playground Games is seeking a Texture/Substance Artist who will be responsible for creating a diverse range of textures and materials needed to realise the vision for an entirely new AAA open world action RPG project. As a Texture artist you'll also need experience in the technical aspects of your craft, including shaders, asset optimisation, creation of efficient tile-able textures, Smart Materials in Substance Designer, as well as being comfortable communicating with technical departments. Expert knowledge in Substance Designer is a must. SKILLS SUMMARY: * Minimum of 1 AAA title released on current-gen console * Good understanding of current generation production workflows and technical considerations in relation to either character or environment art production * Able to communicate with technical team members * Ability to organise and manage work to meet deadlines * A strong portfolio demonstrating your in-game texture and Substance work to very high standards * A self-motivated team player, with good communication skills * Expert knowledge of textures creation packages such as substance Designer and substance Painter * Experience working with photogrammetry * Expert knowledge in PBR rendering & Light Interactions * Strong knowledge of Zbrush or Mudbox DESIRABLE SKILLS: * Lighting and/or photography experience * Good traditional art foundation * Understanding of Photogrammetry Workflows * Experience implementing and maintaining material pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the world's most exciting games studios, using cutting edge technology to create world class games, within a successful, highly talented and collaborative team.