Senior 3D Texture and Material Artist

1 day ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Playdead Full time

We are Playdead, a Copenhagen-based independent game development studio. Our critically acclaimed titles include LIMBO and INSIDE. We are currently working on a 3rd-person science fiction adventure game with a realistic yet stylized visual style.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced texture and material artist with outstanding digital painting skills and a strong technical foundation. As a key member of our art team, you will be responsible for hand-painting high-quality textures and designing materials that align with our art direction. You will work closely with the production team to set up high-quality materials in Unreal Engine and collaborate with other departments to ensure continuity with the visual style.

Main Responsibilities
  • Hand-paint high-quality textures for various organic and structural surfaces
  • Create and enhance materials in Unreal Engine for the production team to use
  • Unwrap and texture 3D assets
  • Establish efficient material workflows and pipelines to maintain high-fidelity and consistency with the visual quality of textures and materials
  • Evaluate material and texture performance and provide creative or technical solutions to optimize and meet project requirements
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to resolve project challenges
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Professional experience in 3D game production, working with materials and textures using major game engines
  • Exceptional digital painting skills and a highly developed artistic sensibility
  • Experience with texture creation tools such as Substance Designer/Painter, ZBrush, 3D modeling tools, and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects
Desired Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Skills in establishing workflows and pipelines for material and texture creation
  • Attention to detail and quality control
  • Passion for architecture, design, and art
  • Ability to take direction, collaborate with others, and give/receive constructive feedback

We value a collaborative and friendly work environment where talented individuals can thrive. If you're passionate about creating high-quality games with obsessive attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.



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