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Senior VFX Artist

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

We highly value senior-level artistic fundamentals and technical problem-solving above specific ... Foundational experience with Unreal Engine (Niagara, materials, sequencing) and a strong aptitude ...

Senior Technical Artist (Contractor)

Orlando, FL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

As a Senior Technical Artist specializing in real-time engines, you will bridge the artistic and ... Design and implement custom shaders using Shader Graph (Unity) or Material Editor/Blueprints ...

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... Scripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.) Required Application Materials: * Resume * Demo reel with ...

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... Scripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.) Required Application Materials: * Resume * Demo reel with ...

Senior Technical Artist (Contractor)

Orlando, FL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

Your Role As a Senior Technical Artist specializing in real-time engines, you will act as a bridge ... Design and implement custom shaders using Shader Graph (Unity) or Material Editor/Blueprints ...

Senior Technical Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The Senior Technical Artist will mentor the art team in Unity asset creation, troubleshoot ... materials, optimizations and troubleshooting. • Proficient in Photoshop, Unity, 3DS Max • ...

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Senior Technical Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Position Summary The Senior Technical Artist acts as aresource within the art team, mentoring other ... materials. You'll be supporting Live events and economy rollout to our players with our LiveOps ...

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What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Build elegant materials in Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry. * Create memory ...

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Build elegant materials in Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry. * Create memory ...

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How much do senior material artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior material artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Material Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Material Artist, you need advanced skills in digital texturing, shading, and material creation, typically supported by experience in 3D art and a strong portfolio. Mastery of tools like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Photoshop, and familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity is essential. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other artists and developers are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure the creation of realistic, high-quality materials that enhance visual storytelling and meet production standards in games and digital media.

What are Senior Material Artists?

Senior Material Artists are experienced digital artists who specialize in creating high-quality textures and materials for 3D models used in video games, films, and other visual media. They work closely with other artists and technical teams to ensure materials look realistic and meet the artistic vision of the project. Their responsibilities often include developing complex shader networks, optimizing materials for performance, and mentoring junior artists. A Senior Material Artist typically has a strong understanding of both artistic principles and technical workflows.

What is the difference between Senior Material Artist vs Texture Artist?

AspectSenior Material ArtistTexture Artist
CredentialsTypically requires a strong portfolio, experience in material creation, and proficiency in software like Substance Painter, Maya, or 3ds MaxRequires a portfolio demonstrating texturing skills, proficiency in similar software, and understanding of surface detailing
Work EnvironmentWorks in game or film studios, collaborating with lighting, modeling, and shading teamsWorks in similar environments, focusing on creating surface textures for models used in games, films, or animations
Industry UsageCommonly used in AAA game development, VFX, and animation studiosWidely used across gaming, film, and animation industries

The main difference is that a Senior Material Artist specializes in creating complex, realistic materials and shaders, often overseeing the material pipeline, while a Texture Artist focuses on creating detailed surface textures for models. Both roles require similar skills and software knowledge, but the Senior Material Artist typically has more experience and responsibilities in shader development and material optimization.

How does a Senior Material Artist typically collaborate with other departments during a game development project?

Senior Material Artists work closely with environment artists, technical artists, and lighting teams to ensure that materials are visually consistent and optimized for game performance. They often participate in cross-functional meetings to align their work with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements. Effective communication is essential, as they may need to provide feedback, share best practices, and troubleshoot material-related issues with colleagues from different disciplines. This collaborative approach helps ensure cohesive visuals and smooth integration of assets into the game engine.
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Materials Analyst / Senior Materials Analyst

Copeland

Sidney, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Copeland rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

160th of 419 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

If you are aSUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICSprofessional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in ourSIDNEY, OHlocation, you will manage material requirements and maintain the master schedule, which includes managing MRP, Kanban, and expediting material as required to meet production needs.

In this position, youwill be responsible to drive improvements in material turns, inventory accuracy, storage, packaging, and customer delivery. You will interface with suppliers, customer service, production, procurement, quality, engineering, and manufacturing. In addition, you will track and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) in the plant as well as help with the introduction of new products. You will alsoworkas part of the team to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.
AS A MATERIAL ANALYST/SENIOR MATERIAL ANALYST, YOU WILL:

  • Manage and develop process improvement projects for kanban pull systems to meet production and inventory targets
  • Manage MRP to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
  • Track the progress of materials and expedite, as required.
  • Analyze data and help develop analysis tools to improve efficiencies across the materials department.
  • Manage inventory levels to meet goals.
  • Identify and resolve issues that impact on-time delivery.
  • Organize and set-up daily transportation on critical timeframes to ensure timely receipt of products.
  • Work through new product development at the plant with part set ups, lead times, BOM changes, etc.
  • Develop lean tools to improve supplier delivery to the plant
  • Meet customer requirements, including LTL, FTL, and expedites.
  • Work in conjunction with production, customer service, sales, suppliers, and procurement to meet customer requirements, including short LT and expedite requests.
  • Be cross-trained in other positions in the department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

  • Four (4) year bachelor's degree or equivalentcombination of education and related experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft, proficient in Excel
  • Capable of utilizing Lean tools, such as Kanban pull systems, demand-driven supply chain, and perfect execution strategies
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

  • Degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related degree
  • Oracle experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, MRP systems, shop floor controls, supply chain methodology andlean practices
  • Materials and/or operations experience

Work Schedule
We offer a work-life balance to our employees. General working hours for this position are 6:30AM - 3:30PM.

Benefits
Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave are available. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Copeland values are incorporated into everyday employee life.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located inSidney, OH,conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such asDayton,Troy, andColumbus.The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning-related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com


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