Hard Surface Outsourcing Lead for AAA Games

Socket.dev; Blank (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Hard Surface Outsourcing Lead to supervise external partners and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality assets for Fortnite. You will provide front-line creative feedback and work closely with HS Cosmetics and HS Art Leads.

The role combines supervisory leadership with hands‑on art when needed, ensuring assets align with Epic's pipelines and project goals across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms.
• Solid hands-on 3D modelling for hard and soft surfaces.
• Clear, concise communication with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear creative direction to vendors for asset creation.
• Assess and onboard external vendors with Directors and Production.
• Offer detailed feedback and ensure assets meet engine requirements.
• Document asset production pipelines, references, and specs.
• Assist with hands-on art to maintain pipeline consistency.
• Support triage and resolution of art-related issues.

Skills

AAA titles

3D asset creation

Communication

Vendor management

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Zbrush

Photoshop

Substance

Job description

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Hard Surface Outsourcing Lead to supervise external partners and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality assets for Fortnite. You will provide front-line creative feedback and work closely with HS Cosmetics and HS Art Leads.

The role combines supervisory leadership with hands‑on art when needed, ensuring assets align with Epic's pipelines and project goals across multiple platforms.