Join the team building Defcon Zero

Come define the look of the next generation of RTS. We are looking for a Texture Artist for Defcon Zero, our flagship strategy title. It’s a gritty, high-fidelity RTS built on Unreal Engine 5.

We are looking for a dedicated Texture Artist to define the surface identity of our world, from gritty mechanical units to high-detail character gear. You will be responsible for bringing our 3D models to life with high-end PBR textures that maintain visual clarity and storytelling in a fast-paced RTS environment.

What you will do

• Create high-quality PBR textures for a variety of units including vehicles, machinery, and humanoid characters.
• Use Substance Painter to develop detailed and realistic materials that align with the project’s visual style.
• Collaborate with 3D artists to ensure texture maps are optimized for performance within Unreal Engine 5.
• Maintain a consistent visual language across different factions and unit types in the Defcon Zero universe.
• Iterate on materials based on lighting and gameplay requirements to ensure top-down readability.

Requirements

Technical Qualifications

• Mastery of Substance Painter and a deep understanding of the PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflow.
• Proven experience in texturing hard-surface assets and character equipment for games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a realistic or semi-realistic art style with attention to material logic and wear.
• Solid understanding of UV mapping, baking processes, and working with UDIMs.
• Ability to translate concept art and reference material into detailed 3D surface definitions.
• Keen eye for detail, color theory, and how materials react to different lighting conditions.

Nice To Have

• Proficiency in Substance Designer for creating custom procedural materials and tileables.
• Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 material graphs and shader implementation.
• Experience in the RTS genre or understanding of top-down visual requirements.

Who You Are

• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where clear communication is key.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and actively anticipate potential issues before they arise.
• View feedback as a vital tool for professional growth rather than personal criticism.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and a hunger to learn new tools and pipelines independently.

What We Offer

1. The Forefront of PC Dev: Break away from the mobile market. Join one of the few studios in Israel dedicated to building high-fidelity, hardcore PC strategy games using the latest Unreal Engine tech.
2. Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a flexible model that balances in-studio collaboration with work-from-home focus time.
3. A Veteran Team: Work alongside passionate developers who care deeply about the RTS genre and hold themselves to high artistic and technical standards.
4. Growth Potential: Grow alongside the studio. As Defcon Zero expands, so does your influence and responsibility.
5. Direct Impact: You aren't just a number in a massive hierarchy. Your work will directly shape the final game, and your contributions will be visible on screen.
6. Collaborative Culture: Join a dedicated group of passionate gamers and artists. We cultivate a workspace that balances a friendly, grounded atmosphere with the rigorous professional standards required to ship a top-tier title.