Material Artist

About the Position

AMC Studio, a world-leading 3D art and game development studio based in Bucharest, Romania, and part of the Keywords Studios international group, is seeking a Material Artist to join our team. With nearly 30 years of activity, AMC has provided 3D art services for major Triple-A titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Call of Duty, Dead Space, World of Tanks, and the Mafia franchise. We are looking for a passionate artist to create compelling materials that bring our game worlds to life.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality benchmark materials utilizing Substance Designer, Substance Painter, ZBrush, or other preferred DCC tools.
• Ensure all materials maintain compatibility and interchangeability within the project.
• Collaborate closely with Level Artists to create user-friendly and convenient materials for level construction.
• Work with the Lead to verify materials are correctly integrated and function as intended with project-specific shaders, including features like tinting and height blends.
• Uphold the integrity and uniformity of the material library.
• Independently research, evaluate, and implement the latest industry trends and material creation techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to select the most appropriate software for any given task, without a strict focus on Substance Designer.
• Be prepared to pivot to simple prop modeling tasks when material creation assignments are not immediately available.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep and highly proficient knowledge of Substance Designer.
• Knowledge of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) material standards.
• Experience in creating textures for complex semi-procedural shaders.
• Understanding of material blending systems and material optimization for real-time engines.
• Proven ability to produce materials in a wide variety of styles and themes, with a good eye for appropriate stylization and detail.
• At least one shipped title within the CG industry.
• Proficiency with Maya or a similar Digital Content Creation (DCC) tool is a plus.

Soft Skills & Communication

• Autonomy and independence.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate English level or higher.

We Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Projects aligned with your expertise and interests
• Collaboration with industry leaders on AAA titles
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• An environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion

Location

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

About the Company

AMC Studio is a leading 3D art and game development studio based in Bucharest, Romania, and part of the Keywords Studios international group. Founded in 1996, AMC has provided 3D art services for major Triple-A titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Call of Duty, Dead Space, World of Tanks, and the Mafia franchise. Our core is a passionate team of artists whose adaptability across art styles - from stylized to photorealistic - brings game worlds to life.