Senior 3D Artist Props

Pole To Win International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Dynamic, multicultural environment

Leading game services provider

Job summary

Side is seeking a Senior 3D / Environment Artist to create game-ready assets and modular kits for a stylized-realistic direction. You will interpret concept art, deliver polished environment models, and ensure clean topology and high-quality materials for Unreal Engine 5.

This short-term contract role requires senior experience in AAA environments, strong production judgment, and the ability to balance artistry with technical constraints. Work is on-site in Florida for project-based priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior 3D artist within a AAA environment creating game-ready assets.
• Proven experience creating high-quality environment art for games, Hero Props or Architectural/Modular Kits.
• Strong understanding of modeling, texturing, UV workflows, and PBR material creation.
• Experience with Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to interpret concept art while making thoughtful artistic decisions when details are undefined.

Responsibilities

• Produce environment models, architectural kits, and hero props from concept to presentation.
• Ensure clean geometry, optimized topology, high-quality materials, and UE5 integration.
• Balance artistic fidelity with production needs for game-ready assets.
• Collaborate to interpret concept art and contribute to visual storytelling.

Skills

AAA game experience

Environment art

Modular kit creation

Concept interpretation

Narrative storytelling

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

At Side, we work alongside some of the world's leading developers and innovators to create immersive interactive experiences that combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional user engagement.

We are seeking an experienced Senior 3D / Environment Artist to create high-quality, game-ready assets and/or modular kits that meet the visual and technical standards of a AAA development pipeline. This is not a world building job.

In this role, you will interpret concept art, apply strong artistic judgment, and deliver polished assets that align with a stylized-realistic visual direction. You will be responsible for producing environment models, architectural kits, and hero props from concept through to final presentation, ensuring clean geometry, optimized topology, high-quality materials, and Unreal Engine 5 integration. This opportunity is ideal for artists who combine strong craftsmanship with practical production thinking and can balance artistic fidelity with technical excellence.

This role is available on a short-term contract basis only. As these are project-based opportunities, positions may be amended, postponed, or withdrawn as a result of changing client requirements and project priorities.

• Experience as a Senior 3D artist within a AAA environment creating game-ready assets
• Proven experience creating high-quality environment art for games, either Hero Props or Architectural/Modular Kits
• Strong understanding of modeling, texturing, UV workflows, and PBR material creation.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to interpret concept art while making thoughtful artistic decisions when details are undefined.
• A keen eye for silhouette, form, material definition, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent production judgment and the ability to deliver clean, efficient, game-ready assets.

• Competitive rates
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
• You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.

About Side
Side(formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc