Realistic 3D Environment Project Lead

Next great challenge is coming:

We are looking for a highly skilled and talented artist with experience as a Lead Artist on projects involving 3D realistic environments or hard surface modeling. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented artists on high-profile projects and will be a key member of our creative force - setting the artistic vision, upholding the highest quality standards, and guiding your team through every stage of the production pipeline.

If you're a proactive team player who leads by example and is driven by both results and development - Room 8 Studio is ready to welcome you.

Superpowers you have are

• 1+ years of experience as a Lead Artist, with a strong portfolio in 3D realistic environments or hard surface assets;
• Strategic mindset with a drive to grow both your team and the broader creative division;
• Deep knowledge of the game industry, modern art pipelines, and production standards;
• Strong artistic taste, with an eye for quality, consistency, and detail;
• The ability to evaluate creative work objectively and provide constructive, actionable feedback;
• Proven organizational and time management skills - able to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines;
• A collaborative spirit and clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional teams;
• Upper-Intermediate+ level of English proficiency, both written and spoken, for smooth communication and documentation;
• Proficiency in high-poly sculpting (ZBrush), modeling (3ds Max or Maya), UV unwrapping and packing, and modular asset creation workflows;
• Strong skills in texturing with Substance Painter, material authoring in Substance Designer, and working with tileable textures, trimsheets, multiple UV channels, and vertex painting;
• Experience importing assets and setting up materials in game engines (Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or Lumberyard), along with the ability to interpret and enhance concept art into production-ready assets.

You’re a rockstar if you have

• Good knowledge of pipelines for vegetation creation.

As a part of Room 8 studio, you will

• Lead projects for console and PC in the realm of 3D realistic environments;
• Complete assigned tasks within the estimated time frame and deadlines, adhering to the reference and technical specifications provided by the client;
• Collaborate with the Art Producers and other specialists involved in project realization;
• Participate in estimation calculations of new projects and tests;
• Ensure the quality of the artists' work within the team;
• Assist in resolving artistic and technical issues within the team;
• Organize the team's work according to project requirements and specific tasks';
• Create technical specifications and guidelines;
• Model photorealistic environments and hard surface assets for games based on provided concepts and references, following guidelines;
• Create clean, low-resolution game topology, optimal UV's mapping, and texture baking (normal, AO, etc.);
• Texture photoreal environment and hard surface assets;
• Work with game engines;
• Final assembly in accordance with the requirements (scenes, files, naming, etc.);
• Research new programs and techniques that are emerging on the market.