Prop Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Prop Artist (GameDev): Creating weapons, props, and set pieces for next-gen game environments, ensuring assets meet technical and artistic requirements. Focus on leveraging PBR materials, working from photo references and concepts to produce high-quality visuals.

Location: Odesa, Ukraine, Remote/mixed

Company

hirify.global is seeking a gifted and ambitious Prop Artist to join their experienced team.

What you will do

• Collaborate with an Art Lead to ensure assets meet technical and artistic requirements.
• Create a diverse range of 3D prop art for both exterior and interior environments, encompassing complex machinery and organic forms.
• Leverage next-gen PBR materials to achieve the highest quality visuals.
• Work from photo references and concepts to produce assets during the production process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar position in the video game industry, preferably with involvement in at least one successful AAA project on PC and | or consoles.
• Excellent proficiency in modeling tools such as Max, Maya, Blender, and ZBrush (including UV layouts and retopology).
• Mastery of the PBR Pipeline for texture creation, utilizing tools like Substance Painter, Photoshop, and baking tools.
• Understanding of artistic principles including form, proportions, volume, silhouette, color, and more.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new pipeline and tech tools.
• Highly motivated, with excellent communication, time management, and team-player attitude.

Nice to have

• Understanding of photogrammetry processes and workflows.
• Expertise in PBR, lighting, rendering, and material authoring.
• Good knowledge of engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine 5, etc.
• Portfolio showcasing photorealistic props art.
• Passion for video game development.