Senior 3D Artist / Generalist

About Sandsoft:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sandsoft is a global video game developer, publisher and investor with a focus on engaging and entertaining players worldwide.

Our vision is to be the leading mobile-first games publisher & developer out the MENA region.

Our international team is composed of passionate and brave game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing and leading highly successful AAA mobile, console and desktop games.

Through a passion for games, Sandsoft Games aims at bringing closer continents, cultures, and people.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior 3D Artist & Generalist who possesses a deep understanding of creating high-quality 3D assets for mobile games. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with a proven track record of delivering stunning 3D models that enhance the overall visual appeal of mobile game titles.

Most importantly, we’re not looking for any kind of artists but Game Artists who love, live and breathe games. It’s a great opportunity to explore and push yourself as you’ll be surrounded by other Game Makers who also love games and together, you’ll work to build worlds, characters and games to be loved and enjoyed by millions of players for years to come.

What you will do:

• Work on 3D characters, 3D environments, and 3D props for mobile games.
• Collaborate closely with the game development team, including designers, product managers, and engineers, to translate 3D art requirements into game-ready assets.
• Understand and apply 3D modelling principles and techniques to create stylized and/or high-fidelity 3D models.
• Utilise industry-standard 3D modelling software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, to create 3D models.
• Apply texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques to enhance the visual quality of 3D assets.
• Work with Unity's art asset pipeline, including importing, texturing, material creation, lighting, and post-processing to achieve target art quality.
• Collaborate with the tech team to ensure 3D assets are optimised for mobile devices and meet performance requirements.
• Contribute to the overall art direction of the game by ensuring that 3D assets align with the game's style and aesthetic.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest 3D modelling techniques and tools to create cutting-edge 3D assets for mobile games.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior 3D artists to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
• Prepare briefs and provide feedback to 3D outsource partners.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in 3D modelling, with a focus on mobile game development.

• Proven track record of creating high-quality 3D assets for successful mobile game titles.

• Knowledge of human form, anatomy, and musculature.

• Expertise in 3D modelling principles, including organic modelling, hard surface modelling, and sculpting.

• Strong understanding of mobile game development processes, pipelines and constraints.

• Proficiency in using Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender for 3D modelling and sculpting tools like Zbrush.

• Experience with texturing and rendering software, such as Substance Painter; and Marmoset, Arnold, or Redshift.

• Proficiency in Unity or other game engines.

• Passion for mobile games and a deep understanding of player preferences.

• Requires submission of portfolio with relevant work experience in games

Nice to have:

• Concept, 2D & illustrations capabilities

• Rigging, Animation, VFX Particle System

About Riyadh Studio: