DescriptionLighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.As our Vehicle Material Artist, you will be helping develop our material library, elevate visual benchmarks, while managing performance targets. You will be well established in your field and passionate about the creation of materials for automotive use cases. You will have extensive experience in vehicle visualisation pipelines, with particular strengths in, materials and textures. You’ll be supported by the leadership of the vehicle art discipline and will collaborate with wider departments to execute on the artistic vision.Key Duties IncludeResearching, developing and documenting material creation processes.Seeks out and engages with opportunities to increase team productivityEnsure production of vehicle assets conform to the defined technical and artistic requirementsMentor the internal and external teams to maintain quality and consistencySelf-managing personal deliverables, ensuring they meet the defined objectives, quality bar, and scheduleSupport and inspire our junior and experienced vehicle artistsRequirementsStrong experience in creation of 'Physically Based Rendering' assetsProficient with texture authoring tools such as Photoshop and SubstanceAn excellent understanding of the mechanical composition of vehiclesWell-practiced in precision modelling techniques for meticulous detailingExtensive experience with node based tools such as Substance Suite, 3ds Max, Maya or equivalentStrong organizational skills and disciplined work habitsWillingness to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsApproach the role with a professional mindset adhering to industry standardsA high standard of verbal and written communication skillsDesirableSoftware experienceUnreal Engine, including material creation processOffice 365Adobe: Creative Cloud, Substance SuiteAutodesk: Maya, 3D Studio MaxGame Engines: Bespoke, CommonAtlassian: Jira, ConfluenceCAD Data ProcessingAttributesProblem SolverPerfectionistConfidentInspirationalBenefits25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthdayStudio Shutdown between Christmas and New YearDiscretionary Bonus SchemePrivate Pension SchemePrivate HealthcareHealth and Well-Being BenefitsDental CareOptical treatmentsMental Health Support