Senior 3D Artist

About the Role *We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior 3D Artist to create high-quality game-ready assets while helping drive visual excellence across projects. *The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in modeling, texturing, optimization, and asset creation for real-time game environments. *This role requires close collaboration with Art Directors, Designers, Technical Artists, and Production teams to ensure assets meet artistic, technical, and performance requirements. *The Senior 3D Artist will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, mentoring junior artists, and contributing to the continuous improvement of art pipelines and workflows. Key Responsibilities Asset Creation & Production • Create high-quality 3D assets including environments, props, architecture, vehicles, and hard-surface models for games.

• Develop game-ready assets from concept art, references, or design specifications.

• Produce optimized models, UVs, textures, materials, and LODs suitable for real-time engines.

• Ensure assets maintain visual consistency with the project's artistic direction.

• Create modular assets and reusable content to support efficient world-building. Quality & Artistic Excellence

• Maintain high visual quality standards across all assigned assets.

• Conduct self-reviews and participate in peer reviews to ensure consistency and polish.

• Collaborate with Art Directors to achieve the desired artistic vision.

• Identify and resolve visual and technical issues during production. Technical Execution

• Optimize assets for memory, performance, and platform-specific requirements.

• Work closely with Technical Artists to ensure proper integration into game engines.

• Follow established pipelines, naming conventions, and asset management standards.

• Troubleshoot technical issues related to geometry, materials, shaders, and engine implementation. Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with Concept Artists, Animators, VFX Artists, Designers, and Engineers throughout development.

• Support and mentor junior and mid-level artists through feedback and knowledge sharing.

• Assist in establishing best practices and improving production workflows.

• Participate in art reviews, sprint planning, and milestone evaluations. Required Qualifications • 5–8+ years of professional experience in game development, visualization, or interactive media. • Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D art for games or real-time applications. • Expert knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and asset optimization.

• Strong understanding of form, proportion, composition, color, and material definition.

• Experience creating assets for Unity, Unreal Engine, or other real-time engines.

• Proficiency in PBR workflows and modern game art pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on shipped AAA, AA, or successful live-service titles.

• Knowledge of environment art, world-building, and level art workflows.

• Experience with photogrammetry, procedural workflows, or scan-based pipelines.

• Familiarity with technical art concepts, shaders, and optimization techniques.

• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

• Understanding of art outsourcing and asset review processes.

Technical Skills Core Software

• Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender • ZBrush • Substance Painter • Substance Designer (preferred) • Adobe Photoshop Game Engines • Unity • Unreal Engine Additional Tools (Preferred) • Houdini • Marmoset Toolbag • RizomUV • Marvelous Designer • SpeedTree Core Competencies • Hard Surface Modeling • Environment Art • Prop Creation • UV Mapping • Baking & Optimization • PBR Texturing • Material Creation • Asset Integration • Performance Optimization

Leadership & Professional Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to mentor and guide junior artists.

• Effective collaboration across disciplines.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Success Metrics

• Delivery of high-quality assets on schedule.

• Consistent adherence to artistic and technical standards.

• Efficient asset optimization and engine integration.

• Positive contribution to team growth and knowledge sharing.

• Successful support of project milestones and production goals.