Senior 3D Artist Props
At Side, we work alongside some of the world's leading developers and innovators to create immersive interactive experiences that combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional user engagement.
We are seeking an experienced Senior 3D / Environment Artist to create high-quality, game-ready assets and/or modular kits that meet the visual and technical standards of a AAA development pipeline. This is not a world building job.
In this role, you will interpret concept art, apply strong artistic judgment, and deliver polished assets that align with a stylized-realistic visual direction. You will be responsible for producing environment models, architectural kits, and hero props from concept through to final presentation, ensuring clean geometry, optimized topology, high-quality materials, and Unreal Engine 5 integration. This opportunity is ideal for artists who combine strong craftsmanship with practical production thinking and can balance artistic fidelity with technical excellence.
This role is available on a short-term contract basis only. As these are project-based opportunities, positions may be amended, postponed, or withdrawn as a result of changing client requirements and project priorities.
Requirements
- Experience as a Senior 3D artist within a AAA environment creating game-ready assets
- Proven experience creating high-quality environment art for games, either Hero Props or Architectural/Modular Kits
- Strong understanding of modeling, texturing, UV workflows, and PBR material creation.
- Experience with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine 5.
- Ability to interpret concept art while making thoughtful artistic decisions when details are undefined.
- A keen eye for silhouette, form, material definition, and visual storytelling.
- Excellent production judgment and the ability to deliver clean, efficient, game-ready assets.
Benefits
- Competitive rates
- Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
- You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
- We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
About Side
Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.
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Skills
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Short answers (4)
- How many years of professional experience as a Senior 3D artist have you got?
- Please list the software you regularly use for 3D art
- This role requires the creation of Architecture Kit OR game-ready environment models that fit a AAA development pipeline. Please provide a link to examples of your work/online portfolio/website/GitHub (if applicable).
- This is an hourly paid role on a short-term contract (circa 4 weeks). Please list your hourly rate is USD.
Pick from a list (2)
- This role requires an immediate start. Should you be successful, would you be able to start by October?
- This role is offered as a contract role. Are you happy to work as a freelancer?