PUBG Studios Seattle
Overview
Senior Technical Artist - Materials at PUBG Studios Seattle (Bellevue, WA). You will bridge artists and engineers, developing scalable and performant material solutions in Unreal Engine. Prototype advanced material systems, create reusable master materials, and help the art team execute visually stunning content with procedural flexibility and efficiency. Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Employment details
This is a 12-month in-office fixed-term position based in Bellevue, WA. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain complex, layered, and procedural materials for hard surface, organic, and environment-based assets. Create scalable master materials and reusable systems for large-scale production. Prototype and support context-sensitive effects such as wetness, staining, grime, erosion, material accumulation, and other weather-specific behaviors. Perform shader optimization, memory, and performance benchmarking using tools like PIX, RenderDoc, Unreal Insights, etc. Build and document best practices and workflows for the art team. Collaborate with environment, character, and VFX teams to ensure consistent material integration across asset types. Educate and mentor team members on shader logic, material system usage, texturing best practices, and procedural workflows. Work with engineers to troubleshoot rendering or material-related issues and ensure clean handoffs. A typical day may include
Discussing world art Look-Dev ideas, testing shading and lighting techniques, and raising the visual bar for PUBG. Monitoring and vetting new content created for use by the team and project contributors. Refactoring shaders to improve performance and usability. Discussing feature requests and providing technical guidance on performance and project impact. Prototyping shader and VFX requests with leads and artists. Qualifications
6+ years of experience
in the video game industry. Shipped at least
one commercial game
on a major platform. Strong understanding of Unreal Engine , focusing on the material/shader editor and rendering pipeline. Strong knowledge of
pixel shaders , material blending techniques, and layered material systems. Experience creating materials that address
dynamic contextual effects
(wetness, grime, wind, dirt, snow, etc.). Solid understanding of
PBR theory
and material realism across surface types. Hands-on experience with performance and memory profiling tools (e.g., PIX, RenderDoc, Unreal Insights). Proficiency with art tools such as
Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter, Blender, Maya . Strong communication and documentation skills for cross-team alignment. Experience building
material systems at scale , developing shared modular workflows with inheritance and overrides. Preferred qualifications
Previous leadership, mentorship, or training/tutoring experience. Experience with VFX tools and Unreal Engine Niagara. Experience with post-processing techniques. Experience with Houdini/Houdini Engine. A strong portfolio showing high-quality materials with realistic lighting and technical polish. Expertise in creating master materials for team use and related documentation. Personal attributes
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Passion for video games and interactive entertainment. Desire to learn and stay updated with industry trends and technologies. Ability to work in-person at the Bellevue office. What we offer
Competitive total compensation package Comprehensive employer-funded healthcare (in-network medical care) Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D Generous benefits: 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, and studio-wide holiday break Generous sick leave, health & wellness, education reimbursements Family planning and fertility care benefits through Carrot Fertility Meal reimbursements, snacks, and beverages in office 401(k) with company match Remote work option 1 day per week In Washington, the expected salary range for this position is $130,000-$170,000. The listed range is a good faith estimate; actual pay may depend on experience, education, skills, and location. Equal employment opportunity
PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Senior Technical Artist - Materials at PUBG Studios Seattle (Bellevue, WA). You will bridge artists and engineers, developing scalable and performant material solutions in Unreal Engine. Prototype advanced material systems, create reusable master materials, and help the art team execute visually stunning content with procedural flexibility and efficiency. Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Employment details
This is a 12-month in-office fixed-term position based in Bellevue, WA. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain complex, layered, and procedural materials for hard surface, organic, and environment-based assets. Create scalable master materials and reusable systems for large-scale production. Prototype and support context-sensitive effects such as wetness, staining, grime, erosion, material accumulation, and other weather-specific behaviors. Perform shader optimization, memory, and performance benchmarking using tools like PIX, RenderDoc, Unreal Insights, etc. Build and document best practices and workflows for the art team. Collaborate with environment, character, and VFX teams to ensure consistent material integration across asset types. Educate and mentor team members on shader logic, material system usage, texturing best practices, and procedural workflows. Work with engineers to troubleshoot rendering or material-related issues and ensure clean handoffs. A typical day may include
Discussing world art Look-Dev ideas, testing shading and lighting techniques, and raising the visual bar for PUBG. Monitoring and vetting new content created for use by the team and project contributors. Refactoring shaders to improve performance and usability. Discussing feature requests and providing technical guidance on performance and project impact. Prototyping shader and VFX requests with leads and artists. Qualifications
6+ years of experience
in the video game industry. Shipped at least
one commercial game
on a major platform. Strong understanding of Unreal Engine , focusing on the material/shader editor and rendering pipeline. Strong knowledge of
pixel shaders , material blending techniques, and layered material systems. Experience creating materials that address
dynamic contextual effects
(wetness, grime, wind, dirt, snow, etc.). Solid understanding of
PBR theory
and material realism across surface types. Hands-on experience with performance and memory profiling tools (e.g., PIX, RenderDoc, Unreal Insights). Proficiency with art tools such as
Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter, Blender, Maya . Strong communication and documentation skills for cross-team alignment. Experience building
material systems at scale , developing shared modular workflows with inheritance and overrides. Preferred qualifications
Previous leadership, mentorship, or training/tutoring experience. Experience with VFX tools and Unreal Engine Niagara. Experience with post-processing techniques. Experience with Houdini/Houdini Engine. A strong portfolio showing high-quality materials with realistic lighting and technical polish. Expertise in creating master materials for team use and related documentation. Personal attributes
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Passion for video games and interactive entertainment. Desire to learn and stay updated with industry trends and technologies. Ability to work in-person at the Bellevue office. What we offer
Competitive total compensation package Comprehensive employer-funded healthcare (in-network medical care) Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D Generous benefits: 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, and studio-wide holiday break Generous sick leave, health & wellness, education reimbursements Family planning and fertility care benefits through Carrot Fertility Meal reimbursements, snacks, and beverages in office 401(k) with company match Remote work option 1 day per week In Washington, the expected salary range for this position is $130,000-$170,000. The listed range is a good faith estimate; actual pay may depend on experience, education, skills, and location. Equal employment opportunity
PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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