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Job TitleASSOCIATE TEXTURE ARTIST
- Full-Time
Turtle Rock Studios
Lake Forest, CA
At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.
We are seeking a passionate Associate Texture Artist to help deliver visually dynamic gameplay experiences. As an Associate Texture Artist, you will collaborate with the development team to help create textures and apply them to 3D models to enhance the visual aesthetics of the game. The ideal candidate has a passion for games and demonstrates a clear desire to learn and grow in their knowledge as a Texture Artist through their work. This position will report to the Lead Texture Artist.
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality tiling textures, populate shaders, and produce in-engine blend painting and texture work
Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to create and improve next-gen shaders
Work with rendering engineers and tech artists to make visually stunning game art while adhering to performance guidelines on next-gen platforms
Optimize textures for performance by managing file sizes and resolutions whilst maintaining visual quality
Communicate effectively with the team to fulfill the visual goals and style of game assets and environments
Requirements
Basic knowledge of setting up tiling texture maps, applying blends, and populating shaders
Competent knowledge of Substance Suite, primarily Substance Designer - Maya - Unreal Engine 4 onwards
Basic knowledge of Physically Based Rendering with basic examples of populating PBR shaders
Strong understanding of UVs and unwrapping methods to limit stretching and distortion
Ability to pack UV maps efficiently and not default to automatic unwraps
Must be able to thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
A strong desire to progress through dedicated learning and be proactive with regularly given feedback
A strong portfolio reflecting various styles of texture creation and application
Preferences
Experience in scanning real-world surfaces for texture/material creation
Understanding of texture blending composition and methods
Benefits
Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:
100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
401k Matching
Profit Sharing Plan
Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
Career Improvement Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
Generous Time Off Policy
Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks
The estimated base pay range for this role is: $60,000 - $78,000 USD