Lead Props/Environment 3D Artist (Game Art)

Location: Belgrade, Serbia; Workplace: Hybrid

Company

hirify.global develops art and production services for high-profile AAA game projects and IPs across multiple genres.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Prop Artists through regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Set and maintain a high-quality standard for props and environment assets created for AAA projects.
• Develop and optimize PBR modeling and texturing workflows to meet production schedules.
• Distribute tasks across the team and oversee deadlines for multiple active projects.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Project Managers to identify risks and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain technical briefs, style guides, and best-practice documentation for the props department.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game art, including at least 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expert-level hard-surface and organic prop creation across different styles.
• Expert knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, plus ZBrush and the Substance Suite.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine UE4/UE5 or proprietary AAA engines.
• Mastery of PBR workflows, UV optimization, baking, and LOD management.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.

Nice to have

• Experience adapting to different art styles and technical constraints while maintaining quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on multiple high-profile AAA IPs across realistic, sci-fi, and stylized genres.
• Permanent position with a steady pipeline of projects.
• Competitive remote work options within the hybrid arrangement and sensible flexible working hours.
• Healthy work-life balance with minimal crunch culture.
• International team, knowledge-sharing, mentoring, lectures, and industry conference opportunities.
• Medical care package, breakfasts, snacks, fruits, tea, and coffee.