Lead 3D Artist / Environment / World Building / Unity3D (Remote/Permanent)

About the Position

We're seeking a Lead 3D Artist for environment and world building in Unity3D. Join our remote team to define visual benchmarks and mentor artists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vision: Define the artistic direction, quality standards, and style benchmarks for 3D production.
• Set Benchmarks: Create reference scenes and materials to communicate target fidelity and performance expectations.
• Mentor & Review: Guide and support 3D artists through constructive feedback, ensuring consistent quality.
• Hands-On Production:
  • Create high-quality 3D assets, including environments, props, and lighting setups.
  • Work across both stylized and realistic art directions.
• Pipeline Development:
  • Establish efficient workflows for modeling, texturing, and scene assembly.
  • Ensure scalability and clarity throughout the production pipeline.
• Engine Integration: Implement and optimize assets within Unity3D and Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless performance.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Lighting Artists to align creative and technical goals.
• Freelancer Oversight: Review external artists’ work to maintain consistency with internal standards.
• Client Interaction: Join select client meetings to present visual direction, updates, and address feedback.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 1–2 shipped AA or AAA games as a 3D Artist or Lead.
• Versatility: Ability to work across both stylized and realistic styles.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, materials, and lighting workflows.
  • Proven ability to work in Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Software Proficiency:
  • Substance Painter/Designer, Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya.
• Leadership: Prior experience mentoring or managing a small team of artists.
• Quality Awareness:
  • Strong eye for form, proportion, composition, and color.
  • Understanding of lighting and mood in real-time environments.
• Optimization Knowledge: Awareness of poly budgets, draw calls, and rendering constraints.
• Communication: Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Portfolio: A polished portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D work, both stylized and realistic.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Houdini for procedural generation or pipeline automation.
• Scripting or tool development in Python, C#, or Blueprints.
• Knowledge of shader creation, lighting systems, or cinematic composition.
• Background in architecture, composition, or photography.
• Familiarity with real-time VFX or post-processing workflows.

We Offer

• Creative Ownership: Build and oversee the 3D art vision across multiple projects.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours between 10:00–15:00 CET.
• Stable Collaboration: Long-term projects with flexible contracts (B2B or employment).
• Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually.
• High-Profile Projects: Collaborate with top-tier studios and global brands.
• Modern Pipeline: Work with the latest tools and a remote-first production ecosystem.
• Team Culture: Join a talented, diverse, and passionate international team.
• Team Retreats: Annual getaways to recharge, align, and celebrate our success together.

About the Company

Beffio Studios is a co-development art studio with a deep passion for the entertainment and game development industries. Established in 2013, our studio has grown to become a trusted partner for some of the world’s most renowned game developers and entertainment publishers. At Beffio, we excel in delivering top-tier game art production services, offering a full spectrum of support from initial concept art to final implementation. Our expertise covers both realistic and stylized 3D art, art direction, technical art, and real-time VFX, ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest industry standards. Our team is proficient in a wide range of tools and software, including Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Houdini, and the Adobe Suite, allowing us to seamlessly integrate artistic vision with cutting-edge technology. Over the years, Beffio has been recognized for its innovative approach and exceptional quality, highlighted by our Unity Award for Best Artistic Content in 2018. We have collaborated with industry giants like Nike, Square Enix, and MIT, contributing to high-profile projects that showcase our ability to deliver AAA-quality content. Beffio Studios is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in game development, creating immersive, visually stunning experiences that captivate audiences and set new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.