# Senior Material Artist

> Lighthouse Games · Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-28

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Art

## Description

Lighthouse 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’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Senior Material Artist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Art team with your specialist knowledge of material creation on a ground-breaking new IP. Supported by our Art Leadership, Technical Artists, and Scanning Artists, and leveraging the power of Unreal Engine – you will have everything needed to make world-class content.

**Key Duties Include**

-   Develop high-quality PBR materials that meet AAA standards, enhancing the visual fidelity of our projects
-   Work closely with Environment, Foliage, Scanning, Character, and Vehicle art teams to author sophisticated materials and shaders that integrate seamlessly across different aspects of the game
-   Working with Technical Artists and Render Engineers to define new material shaders
-   Defining and documenting the material creation pipeline, establishing clear parameters and workflows that enhance efficiency and consistency across the team
-   Seeking out and engaging with opportunities to increase quality or productivity

## Requirements

-   Proven experience in creating realistic PBR-compliant materials
-   Experience in Unreal shader creation in high-profile video games
-   Proven experience working with real-time game projects and render engines
-   Expertise in node-based Material authoring in Unreal Editor
-   Proficiency with 3D authoring and rendering software such as 3ds Max, Blender, Marmoset, or equivalent
-   Strong organisational skills and disciplined work habits
-   Unreal Engine experience

**Desirable**

-   Knowledge of photogrammetry and photography
-   Knowledge of geology, architecture or dendrology
-   Interest in motorsport

## Benefits

-   25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
-   Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
-   Discretionary Bonus Scheme
-   Private Pension Scheme
-   Private Healthcare
-   Health and Well-Being Benefits
-   Dental Care
-   Optical treatments
-   Mental Health Support

## Apply

[Apply at Lighthouse Games](https://apply.workable.com/lighthousegames/j/48DC1E9D44/apply)

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