Hard Surface Artist

Responsibilities

• Create high and low poly hard surface models (weapons, vehicles, props, structures, and environmental assets) to a high standard of quality.
• Produce clean, optimised topology and UV layouts appropriate for real-time game engines.
• Author P  texture sets using industry-standard tools, ensuring assets are physically accurate and visually consistent with the project's art style.
• Work from concept art and reference material to produce assets that meet design and artistic intent.
• Integrate assets into the game engine and iterate based on feedback from leads and art directors.
• Collaborate with environment, character, and technical art teams to ensure seamless asset integration.
• Contribute to and maintain art documentation, style guides, and pipeline workflows.
• Participate in art reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback.
• Identify and flag technical or artistic issues proactively and propose solutions.

• Solid games industry experience as a Hard Surface Artist, with at least one shipped title under your belt.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates mastery of hard surface modelling and material work across a range of subject matter - showing your process as well as the finished result.
• Proficiency in Blender, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Unreal Engine.
• A confident grasp of the mid-poly workflow, including baking, , and efficient asset preparation for real-time pipelines.
• Bonus points for:
  • Experience on AAA or mid-tier console/PC titles.
  • Familiarity with Houdini or procedural modelling techniques.
  • Knowledge of Marmoset Toolbag for baking and asset presentation.
  • Experience with photogrammetry pipelines.
  • An interest in game design and how assets function in context.