Senior - Lead 3D Artist
Permanent / Full Time
UK
Europe
40,000 - 75,000
Art and Animation
1557462
16-10-2024 04:26 PM
An ambitious mobile game studio is looking for a highly experienced Senior / Lead 3D Artist to join its growing team. This position offers a chance to play a key role in shaping the artistic direction of an innovative multiplayer 3D game currently in development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile game asset creation and will thrive in a collaborative environment where their leadership and creativity can help elevate the team’s overall performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- 3D Modeling and Texturing: Use industry-standard software like Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Zbrush, and Substance Painter to create high-quality 3D assets. You’ll focus on optimizing models and textures for mobile platforms while ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Concept to Implementation: Work closely with designers and developers to prototype, model, and texture a variety of in-game assets, including characters, props, environments, and other game elements. Help transform creative concepts into functional and visually appealing 3D assets.
- Artistic and Technical Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the artistic vision is carried out across all departments. Assist with integrating assets into the game engine and work with technical artists to maintain a high-quality visual standard while optimizing performance for mobile platforms.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead a team of internal and external artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure artistic consistency and quality. Implement and refine production pipelines, while fostering an environment of growth and collaboration. Share your expertise to help elevate the skills of less experienced team members.
- Process Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of the 3D asset creation and integration process to ensure smooth production workflows and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Project Asset Management: Ensure all project assets are created, organized, and maintained at a consistently high standard. Coordinate with project leads to ensure assets meet the quality and performance benchmarks required for the game’s successful launch.
- Extensive Experience: At least 8 years of professional experience as a 3D artist in the gaming industry, with a strong focus on mobile game asset creation. Experience working on at least 2 shipped mobile game titles as a senior or lead artist is preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Maya (primary), with experience using 3DS Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter, and similar tools. You must be adept at creating 3D assets that are highly optimized for mobile platforms without sacrificing visual quality.
- Unity Experience: Familiarity with Unity is a must, with proven experience in integrating and optimizing 3D assets within a mobile game development pipeline.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with the entire team, documenting processes, and sharing knowledge.
- Leadership Abilities: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and guiding teams of artists, either in-house or remotely, to achieve project goals.
- Flexibility and Problem-Solving: Ability to adapt quickly to project changes and new directions, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and optimizing processes.
- Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing a variety of 3D work, particularly for mobile platforms, is required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
- Version Control: Experience using version control systems like Git or SVN to manage and track assets across various stages of production.
- Rigging and Animation: Experience with rigging and character animation systems for mobile games would be a strong advantage.
- PBR and Environment Art: Familiarity with PBR workflows and experience in environment art creation, including trims and tileable textures.
- Passion for Gaming: A deep understanding of current gaming trends and a passion for creating immersive, engaging experiences for players.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with stock options available.
- Flexible Working Environment: We offer flexible work arrangements, allowing for various work schedules, locations, and time zones. We support remote work across different countries and provide a welcoming, inclusive team environment.
- Professional Growth: Be a part of a growing team where your input is valued, and you have the opportunity to shape the creative direction of a game project from the ground up.
- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to creating an environment where your work and personal life can coexist harmoniously, with support for individual needs and commitments.
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