Senior 3D Artist (Games)

Glitch Productions; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Office near Parramatta and Melbourne

Regular breakfasts/lunches

Employee development and input

Job summary

Glitch Productions is seeking a senior 3D artist to create stylised game assets and bring art from blockout to in-engine polish in Unreal Engine 5. You will work across characters, props, and environments, delivering high-quality assets within performance budgets on a fast-moving indie team.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of game art experience, a strong stylised portfolio, and proven UE5 integration skills. Blender or Maya proficiency and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years making 3D art for games, with at least one shipped title.
• Portfolio of stylised work including characters, props and environments.
• Ability to match an established art style defined by leads.
• Hands-on experience getting assets working in Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong skills in Blender or Maya, with clean topology and stylised texturing.

Responsibilities

• Model, UV and texture stylised characters, props and environment pieces from concept to final asset.
• Get assets into UE5: import, set up materials, LODs, collision, in-context checks.
• Block out spaces and minigame layouts with design, then finalize art.
• Maintain assets within performance budgets and fix issues in builds.
• Flag issues early and suggest improvements to the art pipeline.
• Provide feedback and support to other artists on the team.

Skills

Years of 3D art experience

Stylised asset portfolio

Art style adaptation

Unreal Engine 5 proficiency

Blender or Maya proficiency

Clean topology & UVs

Independent work discipline

English fluency

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

About The Project

Glitch Productions is an independent animation and games studio. We're making a game in Unreal Engine 5 based on existing IP involving new and familiar characters and an established art style.

About The Project

Glitch Productions is an independent animation and games studio. We're making a game in Unreal Engine 5 based on existing IP involving new and familiar characters and an established art style. We're a small team that moves quickly. Feedback comes straight from the leads, not through layers of review, so good work gets into the game fast. We're looking for people who take pride in seeing their work all the way through.

About The Role

We need a senior 3D artist who's happy working across many asset types and enjoys the range. One week might be a playable character, the next a set of props, the next a new level blocked out with a designer.

The art direction is set by the project's art director. Your job is to bring that style into 3D and into the engine, consistently and at volume. You'll take each asset from first blockout to working in-engine. We'll trust you to solve problems and bring ideas, not just wait for direction.

What You'll Do

• Model, UV and texture stylised characters, props and environment pieces, from concept to final asset
• Get your own work into UE5: import, set up material instances, LODs and collision, and check it in context
• Block out spaces and minigame layouts with design, then take them to final art
• Keep assets inside PC and console performance budgets, and fix problems when they show up in the build
• Flag issues early and suggest better ways to do things in the art pipeline
• Give feedback to and support other artists on the team

What You'll Need

• Around 5 years making 3D art for games, with at least one shipped title. A strong portfolio counts for more than years
• A portfolio of stylised work, ideally including characters, props and environments
• Proven ability to match an established art style that someone else defined
• Hands-on experience getting assets working in Unreal Engine 5, not just modelling for it
• Strong skills in Blender or Maya, plus clean topology, efficient UVs and stylised texturing
• Comfort working independently: you manage your own priorities, ask questions early and communicate clearly in writing
• Fluent written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Blender as your main tool (it's ours)
• Experience on small or indie teams where you covered several disciplines
• UE5 material and shader work (you'll have support here, so it isn't required)
• Basic rigging or skinning knowledge

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and package commensurate with experience
• A flexible environment with opportunities for hybrid work.
• A fun office environment where individual input is valued.
• Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
• Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta and Melbourne CBD.
• Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
• A diverse team that values independent input and career development.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), confidential mental health and well being support, for you and your family

Our values

Glitch Productions Has An Art-first Mindset. Regardless Of Which Team We’re In, Every Single Team Member’s Core Mission Is To Create The Best Art Possible, And Delight Our Audience That Has Given Us So Much. We Achieve This Mission Through Our Values
Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.
Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.
Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.
Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other.
At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio.
We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!