Sperasoft

Lead Props Artist

Sperasoft

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Belgrade • Serbia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Unreal Engine

About the role

  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Prop Artists, providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.
  • Quality Control: Ensure all assets meet the specific artistic and technical requirements of our AAA partners, maintaining a "Gold Standard" output.
  • Pipeline Management: Develop and optimize efficient modeling and texturing workflows (PBR) to meet demanding production schedules.
  • Project Oversight: Manage the distribution of tasks within the team and ensure deadlines are met across various active projects.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Project Managers to identify potential risks and solve production bottlenecks.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain technical briefs, style guides, and best-practice documentation for the props department.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in game art, with at least 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory role.
  • Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating expert-level skill in creating high-quality hard-surface and organic props (please include examples of various styles).
  • Software Mastery: Expert knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, as well as ZBrush and the Substance Suite (Painter/Designer).
  • Engine Proficiency: Deep understanding of Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) or proprietary AAA engines.
  • Technical Knowledge: Complete mastery of PBR workflows, UV optimization, baking, and LOD management.
  • Communication: Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate artistic feedback clearly.
  • Adaptability: Proven ability to switch between different art styles and technical constraints without losing quality.
Benefits
  • Working with an international team of world-class professionals on exciting and challenging projects
  • Learning & Development opportunities – mentoring, lectures, participation at industry conferences and events
  • Medical Care package
  • Sensibly flexible working hours
  • Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
game artleadershipPBR workflowsUV optimizationbakingLOD managementhard-surface propsorganic propsartistic feedbackadaptability
Soft Skills
team leadershipmentoringquality controlproject oversightcross-department collaborationcommunication