Lead 3D Artist
Permanent / Full Time
Spain
Europe
â¬44,000 - â¬58,400
Art and Animation
1616627
22-08-2025 12:41 PM
Lead 3D Artist
Southern Spain A leading mobile games studio is looking for a Lead 3D Artist to join the team behind one of the world’s top mobile titles. This is a hybrid role based in Southern Spain (3 days per week onsite).
We’re seeking a creative and technically skilled Lead 3D Artist with a strong eye for style and detail, who can guide a team in producing high-quality game assets. The ideal candidate will have experience with whimsical or casual art styles and be comfortable mentoring others while driving the overall artistic vision.
What You’ll Do
Southern Spain A leading mobile games studio is looking for a Lead 3D Artist to join the team behind one of the world’s top mobile titles. This is a hybrid role based in Southern Spain (3 days per week onsite).
We’re seeking a creative and technically skilled Lead 3D Artist with a strong eye for style and detail, who can guide a team in producing high-quality game assets. The ideal candidate will have experience with whimsical or casual art styles and be comfortable mentoring others while driving the overall artistic vision.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with art directors, narrative designers, and principal artists to set the visual direction for each season of the game.
- Work closely with 2D concept artists to translate concepts into appealing and polished 3D assets.
- Explore and help integrate new creative tools, including AI, into the art pipeline.
- Define and uphold the game’s visual style in collaboration with creative leads.
- Review and provide feedback to maintain high artistic and technical standards.
- Partner with design, engineering, and animation teams to ensure smooth integration of assets.
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level 3D artists, fostering growth and creativity within the team.
- Act as the go-to point of contact for 3D art-related queries and direction.
- 6+ years of professional experience as a 3D artist in games.
- 2+ years in a leadership or senior role.
- Experience with casual or mobile game art styles.
- Proven track record of shipping multiple titles.
- Strong skills in 3D modeling (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.).
- Proficiency in texturing tools (Photoshop, Substance, 3DCoat, etc.).
- Experience working in Unity, including importing and optimizing assets.
- Good understanding of pipelines for exporting assets from 3D software into Unity.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Understanding of large-scale art production pipelines.
- Experience collaborating on well-known IPs.
- Passion for mobile games, both as a player and creator.
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