Lead Environment Artist

23 Minutes ago • 2 Years + • Technical Art

About the job

Job Description

Lead a team of 3D Environment and Prop Artists on a new mobile RPG. Guide, mentor, and provide feedback to ensure high-quality work. Develop innovative technical solutions, collaborate with the Art Director and other teams to achieve a unified artistic vision, and ensure seamless integration of 3D assets into Unity. Conduct regular reviews and stay updated on industry trends. Requires 2+ years of experience as a Lead Environment Artist in game development, expertise in Unity and mobile development, proficiency in Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Rizom (or similar), and experience with task tracking tools.
Must have:
  • Lead Environment Artist experience (2+ years)
  • Unity & mobile platform expertise
  • Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter proficiency
  • Excellent artistic vision & communication
  • Pipeline mastery for mobile platforms
Good to have:
  • Experience with Shotgrid, Hansoft, or Redmine
  • Marvelous Designer, Rizom, or similar software experience
Perks:
  • Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options
  • Flexible contracts (employment or B2B)
  • Professional growth opportunities & training budget
  • Company events
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Modern office

About the Studio

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in game development?

One of our clients is looking for a talented individual to lead their 3D Environment and Prop Artist team on a new mobile RPG forecast to become one of the biggest IPs in the world. 

In this role, you will provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure top-notch work. If you have a strong artistic vision, extensive experience with environment creation pipelines for mobile platforms and Unity, and proficiency in tools like Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and Rizom (or similar), this is it.

Submit your CV today and be part of one of the most dynamic teams we have worked with!

Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Inspire and Lead: Guide and manage a talented Environment and Prop Artist team, providing mentorship and constructive feedback.
  • Optimise Production: Develop innovative technical requirements and solutions to enhance 3D environment production.
  • Vision Collaboration: Work closely with the Art Director, game designers, and other team members to create a unified artistic vision for the game's environments.
  • Technical Integration: Partner with the Technical Art team to ensure seamless integration of 3D assets into the Unity engine.
  • Quality Enhancement: Conduct regular reviews, offering insightful feedback to both in-house and remote artists to elevate the quality of environment art.
  • Industry Savvy: Stay ahead of industry trends, techniques, and tools for environment modelling, texturing, and optimisation. Share this knowledge to drive continuous team improvement.

About You

  • Professional Experience: 2+ years as a Lead Environment Artist in game development.
  • Artistic Excellence: Demonstrated artistic vision with a compelling portfolio.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expertise in the Unity engine and mobile platform development.
  • Pipeline Mastery: In-depth knowledge of the entire environment creation pipeline for mobile platforms.
  • Software Expertise: Proficient in Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Rizom, or similar tools.
  • Task Management: Experience with task tracking tools such as Shotgrid, Hansoft, Redmine or similar.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills.
  • Language Proficiency: Upper intermediate level of English.

Benefits and Perks

  • Epic Journey: Be part of an exciting adventure in the mobile RPG gaming industry.
  • Flexible Contracts: Choose between employment or B2B arrangements.
  • Work Environment: Work remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid setup.
  • Professional Growth: Access opportunities for advancement with a dedicated training budget.
  • Vibrant Team: Join a fantastic team and enjoy numerous company events.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Modern Office: Work in a modern office equipped with all the essentials.

About Us

At Haptic, we know that people-first recruitment is fundamental to our success. We work closely with talented candidates and innovative studios to offer the best opportunities and build the most promising teams.

Operating on the belief that a studio’s strength comes from the team they build to bring their ideas to life, we are committed to assembling the most talented, diverse game makers.

As part of this pledge, whenever you apply for a job with us, one of our specialist recruiters will support you through each stage. From introductions and interviews to accepting an offer and submitting your resignation, we’re always here to help.

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About The Company

Created in 2018, Haptic was established as a gaming recruitment agency that wanted to do things differently.

But, what does that actually mean?

Each consultant that works at Haptic knows that a studio is not only about their games,
but their culture, passion, and ideas.

This enables us to provide a specialist service that is rooted in care, knowledge, and trust. That makes us pretty great at what we do!

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