Lead Props/Environment 3D Artist (AAA Games)

Location: Remote from Bucharest, Romania

Company

AMC Studio is a Bucharest-based 3D art and game development studio within the Keywords Studios international group, delivering art services for major AAA game titles.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire 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 modeling and PBR 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 resolve risks and production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain technical briefs, style guides, and best-practice documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game art, including at least 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Portfolio demonstrating expert-level hard-surface and organic prop creation across different art 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 and the ability to provide clear artistic feedback.

Nice to have

• Experience working across realistic, sci-fi, and stylized art directions.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position with a stable pipeline of AAA projects.
• Opportunity to work on multiple high-profile game IPs across different genres.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with a focus on work-life balance and minimal crunch.
• Collaboration with industry leaders and an international team of experienced developers.
• Professional growth opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a diversity-focused environment.