Senior Materials Level Artist

Sony Interactive Entertainment

. Create and refine realistic physically based (PBR) materials for in-game and cinematic levels .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$47 - CA$70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating and refining physically based materials for immersive environments in video games, with a strong focus on PBR workflows and asset optimization. Proven ability to manage workload and deliver high-quality art within production timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

6+ Years Experience As A Material ArtistProficient With Autodesk MayaStrong Understanding Of PBR Material WorkflowsExpert Knowledge Of Adobe Photoshop2 Shipped AAA Titles

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Hard Skills

Material CreationWorld BuildingTerrain ModelingAsset PlacementSurface Detail ApplicationShader Feature ControlUV UnwrappingTexture BakingGame OptimizationEnvironmental Storytelling

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingEffective Feedback ImplementationWorkload ManagementCollaboration With Art DirectorsAdaptability To New Tools

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk MayaAdobe PhotoshopGame Engines

Industry Keywords

Physically Based RenderingAAA TitlesGame DevelopmentCinematic ArtProduction Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and refine realistic physically based (PBR) materials for in-game and cinematic levels
Maintain visual consistency and quality standards across the project
Perform terrain and level-specific modeling
Construct organic and hard-surface environments and worlds
Place assets to drive an immersive player experience
Create integrated environmental looks through material blending and ground-to-asset transitions
Develop environmental storytelling through age, wear, erosion, and historical narrative
Handle environment art from blockout/prototyping through custom asset creation and final shippable-quality art
Partner with Art Directors, Leads, and Technical Artists
Implement feedback quickly and effectively
Help define and improve the game's visual direction
Balance visual quality with performance constraints
Solve production challenges creatively
Estimate scope and manage workload
Deliver work on schedule in a production environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years' experience as a material / world building artist in the video game industry
2 shipped AAA titles
Proficient with Autodesk Maya and traditional modeling pipelines
Portfolio demonstrating materials created using procedural and traditional techniques
Strong understanding of PBR material workflows, standards, and surface/light interactions
Strong understanding of game development with a focus on materials usage within a world building pipeline
Proficient at applying surface details and controlling shader features for varied material types
Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and traditional texture baking techniques
Ability to unwrap UVs for texturing meshes and lightmaps in Autodesk Maya
Experience optimizing games for performance and memory
Advanced understanding of game and cinematic art asset creation
Ability to learn new game engines and tools rapidly
Work core hours aligned with PST and the team located in California
Portfolio or demo reel required; may be asked to complete an art test and phone screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance