3D Art Lead (Project Based)

Amber; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun community

Competitive compensation package

Awesome colleagues

Support from teammates

Training & learning programs

Additional Days Off

Job summary

Amber is seeking a talented 3D artist to create graphics for environments, characters and props, collaborating with a team of animators and 2D artists.

You will model assets that fit the game's style, ensure proper integration, and help brainstorm best action plans. The role requires strong UV, texturing, and lighting skills, with a fast, proactive approach.

Join a fun, professional environment with opportunities for growth and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Art education degree.
• 5+ years of experience in game development, interpreting concepts, modelling and texturing assets.
• Software experience such as 3ds Max or Maya
• Experience in Unity
• Experience animating assets, it's a PLUS
• Efficient and fast UV working skills
• Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in crafting texture maps and materials
• Good hand painted texturing skill
• Excellent ability to prototype and craft block-out assets
• Ability to understand the needs of a project and stay within the style of the project.
• Proficiently communicates with team members (Concept Artists, Art Directors), Production, Design and other departments

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for Environments, Characters and Props together with a team of animators and 2D artists
• Efficiently model assets that fit within the style of the game
• Ensure proper integration of the graphic assets in game
• Help conceptualizes ideas and processes to come up with the best plan of action
• Meet clients, designers, producers to review projects and deadlines and agree on development timeline

Skills

5+ years game dev experience

Fast UV mapping

Prototyping & block-out

Team communication

Hand-painted texturing

Understanding project needs & style

Strong eye for light and color

Education

Art education degree

Tools

3ds Max

Maya

Unity

Job description

About us:

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

The Quest:

• Create graphics for Environments, Characters and Props together with a team of animators and 2D artists

• Efficiently model assets that fit within the style of the game

• Ensure proper integration of the graphic assets in game

• Help conceptualizes ideas and processes to come up with the best plan of action

• Meet clients, designers, producers to review projects and deadlines and agree on development timeline

The Skills:

• Art education degree

• 5+ years of experience in game development, interpreting concepts, modelling and texturing assets

• Software experience such as 3ds Max or Maya

• Experience in Unity

• Experience animating assets, it's a PLUS

• Efficient and fast UV working skills

• Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in crafting texture maps and materials

• Good hand painted texturing skill

• Excellent ability to prototype and craft block-out assets

• Ability to understand the needs of a project and stay within the style of the project.

• Proficiently communicates with team members (Concept Artists, Art Directors), Production, Design and other departments

The Reward:

• A fun and dynamic community of artisans where you can make a difference.

• Additional Days Off - according to Amber's internal policy.

• Professional and friendly work environment.

• A competitive compensation package.

• Awesome and talented colleagues.

• Support from all your teammates.

• Access to training and learning programs.