Lead Props/Environment 3D Artist (Game Art)

Location: On-site in Yerevan, Armenia

Company

Game development studio producing art for high-profile AAA game intellectual properties across realistic, sci-fi, and stylized genres.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and provide feedback to a team of Prop Artists, including conducting performance reviews.
• Set and maintain a high-quality standard for props and environment assets delivered to AAA partners.
• Develop and optimize PBR modeling and texturing workflows for demanding production schedules.
• Distribute tasks across active projects and ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• 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 4/5 or proprietary AAA engines.
• Mastery of PBR workflows, UV optimization, baking, and LOD management.
• Strong English communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate artistic feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position with a steady pipeline of projects.
• Flexible working hours and a focus on healthy work-life balance with minimal crunch.
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring, lectures, and industry conferences and events.
• Medical care package and an additional care bonus for health, educational, and safety needs.
• Breakfasts, snacks, fruits, tea, and coffee available during the day.
• Supportive international work environment with knowledge-sharing and collaboration.