Material Artist (UE5, cyberpunk)

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, 11×11, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

Currently, we are looking for a Material Artist for one of the studio's leading projects - SPINE.

SPINE is made with Unreal Engine 5 and centered around cinematic gun-fu shootouts. It's a third-person beat'em'up with a full set of PC gaming features, including a deep storyline, a unique setting, cutscenes, intriguing enemies, memorable bosses, character progression, and, most importantly, breathtaking battles with a wide array of firearms.

This project represents a new ambitious challenge for the company as it marks our first game for both PC and consoles.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): SPINE
• At what stage of the project(s)? Approaching closed beta
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing, Shooter, Fighting
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Improving visual quality of objects and optimizing performance.

• Working with shaders and materials.

• Creating textures, texture masks.

• Close collaboration with 3D artists to work on characters and environment.

• Searching and implementing new technical solutions to fulfill assigned tasks.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience with UE 5/4, knowledge of Material Editor.

• Experience with Substance Designer.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.

• Understanding the principles of PBR.

• Ability to independently search for technical information and solutions using various sources.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• A great team and an informal work environment (we support colleagues' interests, play video games, and organize game jams).

• Co-funding for professional development, participation in specialized conferences, training sessions, and educational events.

• A relaxed atmosphere with minimal formalities and open communication.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Flexible schedule, remote work from anywhere in the world, employment contract with Cyprus or Armenia.

• Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3).

• Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications).