Lead 3D Artist / Environment / World Building /...

beffio studio; Poznań; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative studio specializing in 3D art is seeking a Lead 3D Artist to define the artistic direction and lead a team to deliver exceptional 3D content. This hands-on leadership position requires at least 1-2 shipped AA or AAA games, strong technical expertise, and effective communication skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to high-profile projects while enjoying remote flexibility and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 20+ days annually

Creative Ownership across multiple projects

Annual Team Retreats

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 shipped AA or AAA games as a 3D Artist or Lead.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, and lighting workflows.
• Ability to work across both stylized and realistic styles.

Responsibilities

• Define the artistic direction and style benchmarks for 3D production.
• Create reference scenes to communicate target fidelity expectations.
• Guide and support 3D artists through constructive feedback.

Skills

3D modeling

Lighting workflows

Texturing

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Fluent English communication

Tools

Unity3D

Unreal Engine

Substance Painter

Blender

3ds Max

Maya

Job description

Lead 3D Artist (Remote/Permanent)

Beffio Studio – https://www.beffio.com

Job Type: Permanent / Remote

Location: Fully Remote

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Lead 3D Artist to join our team. In this key role, you’ll:

• Define the visual and technical benchmarks for 3D art across multiple projects
• Lead and mentor a team of artists to achieve excellence in every production
• Deliver exceptional 3D content, from environments, world building and props to lighting and composition

This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who has shipped at least one AA or AAA title, combines creative vision with technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vision: Define the artistic direction, quality standards, and style benchmarks for 3D production.
• Set Benchmarks: Create reference scenes and materials to communicate target fidelity and performance expectations.
• Mentor & Review: Guide and support 3D artists through constructive feedback, ensuring consistent quality.
• Hands‑On Production:
  • Create high-quality 3D assets, including environments, props, and lighting setups
  • Work across both stylized and realistic art directions
• Pipeline Development:
  • Establish efficient workflows for modeling, texturing, and scene assembly
  • Ensure scalability and clarity throughout the production pipeline
• Engine Integration: Implement and optimize assets within Unity3D and Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless performance.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Lighting Artists to align creative and technical goals.
• Freelancer Oversight: Review external artists’ work to maintain consistency with internal standards.
• Client Interaction: Join select client meetings to present visual direction, updates, and address feedback.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 1–2 shipped AA or AAA games as a 3D Artist or Lead.
• Versatility: Ability to work across both stylized and realistic styles.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, materials, and lighting workflows
  • Proven ability to work in Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
• Software Proficiency:
  • Substance Painter/Designer, Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya
• Leadership: Prior experience mentoring or managing a small team of artists.
• Quality Awareness:
  • Strong eye for form, proportion, composition, and color
  • Understanding of lighting and mood in real-time environments
• Optimization Knowledge: Awareness of poly budgets, draw calls, and rendering constraints.
• Communication: Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Portfolio: A polished portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D work, both stylized and realistic.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Houdini for procedural generation or pipeline automation.
• Scripting or tool development in Python, C#, or Blueprints.
• Knowledge of shader creation, lighting systems, or cinematic composition.
• Background in architecture, composition, or photography.
• Familiarity with real-time VFX or post-processing workflows.

What We Offer

• Creative Ownership: Build and oversee the 3D art vision across multiple projects.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours between 10:00–15:00 CET.
• Stable Collaboration: Long‑term projects with flexible contracts (B2B or employment).
• Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually.
• High‑Profile Projects: Collaborate with top‑tier studios and global brands.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow into Art Director or Department Lead roles.
• Modern Pipeline: Work with the latest tools and a remote‑first production ecosystem.
• Team Culture: Join a talented, diverse, and passionate international team.
• Team Retreats: Annual getaways to recharge, align, and celebrate our success together.

Ready to lead the next generation of 3D art at Beffio?

Send us your portfolio and a short message – we’d love to see your work and hear how you can shape our creative future.