Lead Environment 3D Artist

Looking for a Lead Environment 3D Artist to manage the Environment Art department, oversee content production, and mentor team members. Flexible working conditions with competitive salary. Game Art Pioneers is a company focused on creating high-quality game art and environments.

• •Lead the Environment Art department: task setting, reviews, mentoring, employee development
• •Plan content production for locations
• •Control quality and timelines in the pipeline
• •Produce 3D models of props from concept to final geometry, preparing for texturing (high/low poly, UV, baking)
• •Develop and maintain modular systems
• •Formulate and uphold the visual style of environments
• •Develop and document the art pipeline
• •Collaborate closely with Concept Art, Tech Art, and Level Art to synchronize needs and solutions
• •Participate in hiring and onboarding new team members
• •R&D approaches to content production for open world: optimize pipeline, accelerate iterations

• •Official employment
• •Flexible schedule
• •Office in Skolkovo
• •Competitive salary (discussed individually) + bonuses upon release
• •Sick leave and vacation

• •Experience as an Environment/Props Artist
• •Team management experience of at least 2 years
• •Strong portfolio with relevant works in environments and props
• •Proficient in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance 3D, Marmoset
• •Deep understanding of high/low poly workflow, UV mapping, baking
• •Experience with kit systems
• •Experience working in Unreal Engine 5
• •Strong artistic foundation: composition, form, silhouette
• •Experience in task planning, working with timelines and content budgets