Lead Artist

Although Team6 has been in the gaming industry for over 20 years, we still consider ourselves to be a young and dynamic company. Developing games for all kinds of platforms, from top 10 mobile games to a great diversity of games for all the latest consoles keeps us creative and always aiming for the skies.
We are looking for a Lead Artist to join our team! As our Lead Artist, you oversee the Art department and lead the development of high-quality 3D game assets utilizing a variety of techniques including high-to-low poly workflows, hard surface modeling, and organic sculpting. You give direction to the Art department, ensure that the quality of the game art meets our standards, and together with Producers, you ensure schedules/plans meet business and project needs.

Next to that, you work closely with our Game Director to ensure all art creation is aligned with the project’s vision.
As a Lead Artist, you’ll also mentor our artists to achieve individual growth and development while building a culture of recognition and transparency. Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We’d love for you to reach out!

Required skills:

Degree in Game Development, a formal Art education, or equivalent education/experience
2+ years of experience as a Lead Artist within the game industry
You have shipped at least one console game while acting as a Lead Artist
Strong understanding of art optimization for game projects concerning console (Switch, Xbox, Play Station), VR & PC games
You have experience with Unreal Engine 5
Strong understanding of technical and artistic aspects of lighting

Experience with different 3D software, preferably Blender, Maya, or ZBrush
Able to work with different art styles
Able to verify the quality of objects in the game and provide feedback where necessary to fit technical constraints, technical performance targets, and artistic direction
Knowledge of advanced 3D modeling, texturing, and shading
You have attention to detail for both aesthetic and technical quality
You have strong organizational skills and work with a high level of accuracy
You are results-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented
You are able to efficiently collaborate and communicate with stakeholders across different levels of the organization
Strong English communication skills in both verbal and written capacity
Desired skills:
Good understanding of game mechanics related to characters, objects, and environments

Experience with different development methodologies; experience with Agile and Waterfall methodology is a plus

What we offer:

Our name resembles our core beliefs: the best games are not made by individuals but by teams that have a passion for games. Learning and inspiring each other is what we excel at. We put a lot of time into building a culture where our Team6-ers can thrive and enjoy a great atmosphere to not only work in but share their passion for creating games with their fellow Team6 members.

We truly believe that it’s essential to share your passion and knowledge amongst like-minded people to create the best possible games. That’s why we are known for our informal and flexible family-like work culture while maintaining a professional attitude. You can say we aim for the best of both worlds. If that didn’t convince you yet, we can also offer you:
A diverse workforce with different nationalities and cultures
Full-time job with room for personal growth (hours are negotiable)
Employee benefits including traveling compensation and pensions
The opportunity to have a direct impact on the actual developed games; we’d love to hear your input and vision!
A beautiful office location nearby the station surrounded by various pubs, restaurants, and nearby the forest. Located in the same building as the cinema, library, and theatre
We strongly prefer candidates that live nearby the studio in Assen, the Netherlands, or are willing to relocate to a place nearby our studio. For this position, we only consider candidates that have a nationality from one of the countries that are part of the European Economic Area (EEA countries) or are already in possession of a permanent work permit which allows them to work freely in the Netherlands (in this case, the work permit will state “arbeid vrij toegestaan”).
If you share our ideology, want to become a great addition to our family, and enrich us with your awesome talents, then we would love for you to reach out to us! Please send your application (including resume and portfolio) to
Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

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