Principal Hard Surface Weapon Artist - New IP

4A Games Limited; Malta; On-site; BRL 458,000 - 763,000; Full time

Job summary

4A Games Limited is seeking a Principal Hard Surface / Weapon Artist to lead weapon and hard surface asset creation for our new AAA IP. You will design, model, and texture intricate weapons and props, pushing fidelity and storytelling from concept to in-game implementation.

You will define visual benchmarks for weapons with the Art Director, collaborate across art disciplines, and mentor the team to improve techniques and asset quality. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in weapon or hard surface asset creation.
• Strong sense of form, silhouette and composition.
• Mastery of 3D modeling; high-poly work with Fusion 360.
• UV mapping and normal map workflows (RizomUV, Marmoset).
• Texture work with realistic PBR materials (Substance 3D).
• Sculpting skills (ZBrush).
• Strong eye for realism and storytelling; team player with fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Create state-of-the-art weapons, gear, and mechanics assets – from concept to final implementation in the game engine.
• Define visual style and standards for weapon/hard surface art with the Art Director.
• Collaborate with Concept Artists, Designers, Animators, and Tech Artists for consistency and performance.
• Mentor the hard surface art team with feedback and best practices.
• Contribute creatively to weapon and prop design, offering FP view detailing and innovative solutions.

Skills

High poly modeling

ZBrush sculpting

UV mapping & normal maps

PBR textures

Fusion 360

English proficiency

Education

Art or engineering education

Tools

Fusion 360

RizomUV

Marmoset Toolbag

Substance 3D

ZBrush

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Principal Hard Surface / Weapon Artist to join our team. The role involves collaborating with the Art team to create visually striking, high-quality weapons and hard surface assets for our new AAA IP. You’ll work closely with Concept Artists, Designers, Animators, and Art Directors to design, model, and texture intricate weapons, gear, and mechanical props that push visual fidelity and storytelling.

As a Principal Artist, you’ll help define the visual benchmarks for weapons and hard surface design, support the team with feedback and best practices, and ensure consistency across all assets — from early concept to final in-game implementation

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create state-of-the-art, realistic 3D weapons, gear, and mechanics assets – from concept to final implementation in the game engine.
• Assist in defining and upholding the visual style and standards for weapon and hard surface art in close collaboration with the Art Director.
• Collaborate with Concept Artists, Designers, Animators, and Tech Artists to ensure consistency, functionality, and performance across assets
• Mentor and support the Hard surface art team by providing feedback, technical guidance, and best practices.
• Contribute creatively to weapon and prop design, offering ideas, know-how for designing content from FP view, and innovative solutions during development

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in weapon or hard surface asset creation
• An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, silhouette, and composition.
• Mastery of 3D Modelling Software (Fusion 360 will be used for high poly work, candidates with knowledge preferred)
• Full understanding of UV and normal map creation pipeline (RizomUV, Marmoset).
• Meticulous work with textures and materials - full PBR understanding and knowledge of material properties (Substance 3D).
• Have a strong eye for realistic detail and storytelling
• Sculpting skills (ZBrush).
• Knowledge of weapons and mechanical design.
• Understanding of basic design and art principles.
• Constructive approach to problem solving.Ability and willingness to work in a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferences

• Art or engineering education.
• Experience with other tools (Jira, Miro, SVN, etc.).
• A learner and self-developer.
• Proactive attitude.