What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Materials Artist Job at Cloud Chamber in Novato position at Cloud Chamber?
Cloud Chamber is looking for a detail-oriented - Materials - Artist who has the technical understanding, and keen 3D artistic skill, to assist in the creation of high-quality materials for stylized environments, props, and characters.
You love to work out the technical aspects behind a complex material like shattered ice, magical crystals or flowing lava. You like the challenge of trying to translate a traditional art style into a shader that makes people question if it was painted by hand, or rendered in Unreal.
You will be responsible for working with the material editor in Unreal to create optimized custom materials and material functions that will be used by our texture team.
Job Details :
- Create visually stunning textures and materials for physically-based rendering.
- Work with the Art Director and Lead Materials Artist to develop materials and shaders that fit our stylized look.
- Work with Engineering and other Technical Artists to ensure our materials are performant.
- Act as a liaison between the Materials team and the Core Tech / Tech Art teams.
- Collaborate with 3D artists and designers to understand the content needs of the game.
- Work with dev and tools teams to define tools and improvements necessary to meet content creator expectations.
- Communicate effectively with team members, production and management to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met.
- Receive, give, and apply feedback effectively while maintaining a constructive attitude.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications :
We are Cloud Chamber : a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world.
We believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.
We’re currently making the next BioShock. Our passion and love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.
If all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us we’d love to meet you! Join us in creating worlds that move people.
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This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.
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