Lead 3D Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Lead 3D Artist (Gamedev): Leading the art team in creating a diverse range of 3D assets for a high-profile game, specializing in PBR, lighting, rendering, and material authoring. Focus on providing aesthetic and technical direction, ensuring high-quality artistic results, and mentoring 3D artists.

Location: Opportunity to apply for hybrid working (up to 2 days working from home per week). Can support UK relocation.

Company

hirify.global is a game development company that has collaborated with Rockstar Games and Obsidian Entertainment on titles like Red Dead Redemption and Grounded.

What you will do

• Coordinate art resources, schedules, and priorities in collaboration with the Art Director and Production team.
• Provide aesthetic and technical direction to asset team artists.
• Produce benchmark assets to the style and brief of the project.
• Lead the production and creation of art assets.
• Prioritize work, identify issues in JIRA, and escalate them to production.
• Manage and mentor the career development of 3D Artists at various skill levels.

Requirements

• Proven game cycle experience as a Senior or Lead Artist.
• Shipped at least one title as a Senior or Lead Artist.
• Experience working with a 3rd Party project.
• Advanced understanding of 3D packages, Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter, Zbrush, and Marmoset Toolbag.
• Excellent knowledge of unwrapping, modifying, and creating UVs.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities, as well as interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working opportunities.
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, plus additional leave for birthdays and moving house.
• Access to private healthcare, mental health support, and a personalized development plan.
• Free breakfast, juice, hot drinks, and fruit are available at the studio.
• Team events and sponsored team activities.