Lead Hard Surface Artist

We are seeking a Lead Hard Surface Artist with a passion for crafting realistic, high-quality weapons, vehicles, and props. Working in collaboration with art direction, game design, and animation, you will be responsible for defining our workflow and pipeline to bring the best next-gen hard surface assets to life for in-game and cinematic AAA content. If you live and breathe bullets, tanks, and drones, we want you to help push the industry to new heights of realism, gameplay and storytelling! 

Responsibilities:  

• Model and texture hard surface models and hero props at the highest possible quality and efficiency.  
• Build, refine, and spear head all aspects of the hard surface asset pipeline, from concept through modeling, texturing, rigging, polish, and optimization.  
• Translate sketches, concepts, and reference photos to final in-game assets with feedback from art direction and concept.  
• Collaborate with design, rigging, and animation to make sure weapons and vehicles feel as good as they look. 
• Manage a small team of artists and external partners, providing feedback and guidance 
• Author photorealistic textures that tell the individual narratives of each asset, built to spec for complex shaders in Unreal. 

Requirements & Skills:  

• Shown production experience in hard surface assets and props for AAA video games  
• Experience mentoring other artists and sharing hard surface workflows with team members  
• Deep understanding of, and ability to analyze, industrial and mechanical designs  
• Expert knowledge of any of the following programs - Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, and ZBrush  
• Proficient knowledge of Substance Painter 
• Passion for guns, vehicles, and military equipment  
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills  
• Experience working with photo-realistic game assets in a PBR renderer.  
• (Bonus) Unreal Engine, Maya, Houdini, and Substance Designer  
• (Bonus) Experience or interest in capturing or using scan data  
• (Bonus) Fine art background or education 

Qualities:  

• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet consistently meet production deadlines 
• Great teammate invested in the success and development of the studio  
• Able to communicate optimally, give constructive feedback and direction as well as adapt to creative and art direction