Hard Surface Artist | Stellar Entertainment Stellar Entertainment

Job Overview:
Hard Surface Artist

• Company Name:
  Stellar Entertainment
• Job Title:
  
  Hard Surface Artist
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (Min. 1 shipped title)
• Location(s):
  Guildford, UK OR Utrecht, NL
• Location Type:
  Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
• Project Status:
  New, Unannounced AAA Project

• Guildford, UK: £38,000 – £52,000 per year, £3,166 – £4,333 per month
• Utrecht, NL: €42,000 – €58,000 per year, €3,500 – €4,833 per month

We provide a comprehensive benefits package across both locations.

• Flexible Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote.
• Health & Wellness: Private Healthcare, Dental, Eye care, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Future: Pension Plans, Life Assurance, discretionary bonus scheme.
• Social & Tech: Team incentives, events, access to latest hardware/software.

• 13th Salary Scheme: Included in Dutch Vakantiegeld.
• Holiday Accrual: Generous holiday scheme for work-life balance.
• Central Utrecht Office: Located in a vibrant hub with fridge and snack cupboard.

• High-Fidelity Asset Creation: End-to-end creation of hard surface models, high-poly sculpting, low-poly modeling. Portfolio must show vehicles, weaponry, environmental props.
• Texturing and P  Mastery: Use Substance Painter/Designer to author P  textures for various materials.
• Pipeline Optimization & Integration: Produce optimized topology and UVs, integrate into Unreal Engine, iterate per Art Directors.
• Cross-Disciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Bridge between Concept Art and Technical Art teams; participate in reviews.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one shipped title.
• Software Proficiency: Blender, Substance Suite, Unreal Engine.
• Technical Workflow: Mid-poly workflow, baking, , asset prep.
• Portfolio: Finished results and process documentation.

Bonus Points for:

• Houdini or procedural modeling.
• Photogrammetry pipelines.
• Marmoset Toolbag for presentation and baking.
• Interest in Game Design and gameplay impact.

Stellar Entertainment is built on the diversity of our talent. We sit at the heart of thriving, multicultural developer communities in both Guildford and Utrecht. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Known as the "Hollywood of Video Games," Guildford offers an incredible density of talent and networking opportunities. Our office is situated among industry legends, providing an inspiring backdrop for your daily work and professional growth within the UK’s most famous gaming hub.

Utrecht is a gem of the Dutch game development scene. Known for its beautiful canals and tech-forward culture, our central office provides a perfect mix of historical charm and modern innovation. Joining the Utrecht team offers international working opportunities with our Guildford studio and a front-row seat to the thriving European dev scene.

If you are a Hard Surface Artist ready to make your mark on a major unannounced AAA project with Stellar Entertainment, we want to hear from you.