3D Prop Artist

Crytivo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crytivo seeks a skilled 3D Prop Artist for the Open World project Autonomica in San Diego. You will review concept art, build assets from block-out to export, and customize elements within mechanical kits, textures, and materials.

Work with a stylized realism approach in a scientific Cassette Futurism setting, ensuring shading, UVs, and texture maps align with the project’s visual code and documented pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a full asset creation pipeline from block-out to export-ready models.
• Strong understanding of structural plausibility and asset optimization.
• Ability to adapt textures and materials to a stylized realism within a sci‑fi setting.

Responsibilities

• Review concept art and docs to inform object mechanics and components.
• Execute asset creation from block-out to export-ready models.
• Develop new elements and customize assets within kits and documentation.
• Refine mechanics and visuals to match the project’s visual code.

Skills

Poly modeling

Sub-D

Boolean workflows

ZBrush sculpting

Low-poly optimization

UV mapping

PBR shading

Trim sheets

Tileable textures

Texture baking

Tools

3ds Max

Blender

Maya

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Marmoset Toolbag

Job description

We are looking for a 3D Prop Artist to join our team for the Open World project Autonomica.

Genre: Co-op PvE Automation & Crafting.

Art Style: Stylized Realism within a Scientific Cassette Futurism setting.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing concept art and documentation. Understanding object mechanics, connection logic, and the functional purpose of components.
• Executing the full asset creation pipeline, from block-out to export-ready models.
• Developing new elements and customizing existing ones within architectural and mechanical construction kits. Working in accordance with technical regulations and documentation.
• Working with unique texture sets and project-specific customizable materials. Studying internal documentation and adapting to established asset preparation methods.
• Refinement of mechanics and visual elements while adhering to the project's established visual code.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Poly modeling, Sub-D, Boolean workflows, and ZBrush sculpting. Strong understanding of the constructive plausibility of objects.
• Creating optimized Low-poly geometry with proper density distribution within established polycount budgets.
• Expertise in shading setup (Hard/Soft edges, Custom Normals) to ensure clean baking and correct in-engine display.
• Creating layouts with efficient UV space utilization. Proper island orientation for texturing and elimination of visual distortions. Proficiency in using Trim sheets, Tileable textures, and tiled geometry elements.
• Baking maps without technical artifacts.
• Working within a PBR pipeline. Translating material properties into a stylized look.

Software Stack

• DCC: 3ds Max / Blender / Maya.
• Texturing: Substance Painter, Substance Designer.
• Baking / Render: Marmoset Toolbag.

Bonus Points

• Understanding engine workflows (material setup, collider assignment, prefab structure).
• Experience with cloth simulation and soft-surface environment props.
• Understanding of 1970s-80s industrial design principles.
• Experience with modular architecture and grid-snapping principles.
• Ability to work with technical documentation and adapt to existing pipelines.