Real-Time 3D Artist for VR Flight Sim (Unreal Engine 5)

SIDE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is seeking a talented 3D Artist to contribute high-quality real-time assets for Unreal Engine projects, with a focus on a next-generation VR flight simulation. You will help bring immersive environments, aircraft and interactive elements to life, balancing realism and performance.

You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists across multiple studios, adapting to evolving client requirements as project priorities shift, while maintaining visual direction and technical

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Strong proficiency in creating game-ready 3D assets, including hard-surface and organic modelling.
• Understanding of topology, optimisation, and visual quality.
• Experience with PBR workflows, materials, texturing, and asset integration in modern game engines.
• Ability to work from concept art, reference material, and design briefs while maintaining visual direction.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality real-time assets for Unreal Engine projects.
• Collaborate with designers, technical artists, and engineers.
• Develop assets across environment props, vehicles, and interactive objects.
• Optimize assets for VR and first-person experiences.

Skills

3D asset creation

Unreal Engine

PBR workflows

Real-time optimization

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

LOD creation

Collision setup

Job description

Side is seeking a talented 3D Artist to contribute high-quality real-time assets for Unreal Engine projects, with a focus on a next-generation VR flight simulation. You will help bring immersive environments, aircraft and interactive elements to life, balancing realism and performance.

You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists across multiple studios, adapting to evolving client requirements as project priorities shift, while maintaining visual direction and technical