Junior Hard Surface Artist

Expression Games; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fully remote game developer seeks a Junior Hard Surface Artist to create photorealistic assets for games. The role emphasizes collaboration and creativity in a supportive environment. Candidates should be passionate about mechanical design and possess strong communication skills. The company offers flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Hours

Remote Working

30 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for weapons, vehicles, and anything mechanical.
• Ability to research and collate reference material.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality photorealistic vehicles, weapons, and props.
• Collaborate with the hard surface team on asset alignment.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Communication

Research Skills

Tools

Blender

Substance

Unreal Engine 4/5

Job description

Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022, and now home to 100+ talented team members.

We're proud to have already been recognised twice as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work - a reflection of our commitment to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work.

Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we bring life, depth, and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story!

We're currently working on several exciting projects and are looking for a Junior Hard Surface Artist to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality photorealistic vehicles, weapons and props with a strong focus on accuracy and realism
• Demonstrate a passion for mechanical design and how form, function and aesthetics intersect with gameplay
• Collaborate with the hard surface team to ensure all assets align with the game’s art direction and technical constraints
• Ensure assets are optimized for performance while maintaining visual fidelity
• Incorporate design and gameplay needs into asset creation
• Accept and apply constructive feedback to continuously improve your craft and understanding of the subject matter
• Assist in documenting your workflow, techniques and best practices as you progress
• Participate in playtests to see how vehicles and weapons perform in-game and identify areas for improvement

What we’re looking for

• Passion for weapons, vehicles and anything mechanical
• An enthusiasm to grow and immerse yourself in a supportive team and studio culture
• Ability to research and collate reference material for your assets
• Experience using Blender and Substance
• A solid understanding of PBR workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Good working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• 30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with BUPA

Note - we can only accept applications from current UK residents who hold the right to work live and work in the UK