Hard Surface Artist

Stellar Entertainment Software

Hard Surface Artist developing high-quality hard surface models for game assets in Guildford. Collaborating with teams to create engaging game visuals for an unannounced project.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeGuildford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high and low poly hard surface models (weapons, vehicles, props, structures, and environmental assets) to a high standard of quality.
Produce clean, optimised topology and UV layouts appropriate for real-time game engines.
Author PBR texture sets using industry-standard tools, ensuring assets are physically accurate and visually consistent with the project's art style.
Work from concept art and reference material to produce assets that meet design and artistic intent.
Integrate assets into the game engine and iterate based on feedback from leads and art directors.
Collaborate with environment, character, and technical art teams to ensure seamless asset integration.
Contribute to and maintain art documentation, style guides, and pipeline workflows.
Participate in art reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback.
Identify and flag technical or artistic issues proactively and propose solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid games industry experience as a Hard Surface Artist, with at least one shipped title under your belt.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates mastery of hard surface modelling and material work across a range of subject matter - showing your process as well as the finished result.
Proficiency in Blender, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Unreal Engine.
A confident grasp of the mid-poly workflow, including baking, ID masking, and efficient asset preparation for real-time pipelines.
Bonus points for:
Experience on AAA or mid-tier console/PC titles.
Familiarity with Houdini or procedural modelling techniques.
Knowledge of Marmoset Toolbag for baking and asset presentation.
Experience with photogrammetry pipelines.
An interest in game design and how assets function in context.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working (we work 3 days per week on-site)
Holiday Accrual Scheme
International AAA game projects;
Access to cutting-edge hardware;
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private Healthcare Plan incl. Dental and Eye care
Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme - Wellness Support
Regular Team Incentives and Social Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Hard Surface ModelingPBR Texture AuthoringMid-Poly WorkflowBakingID MaskingAsset PreparationPhotogrammetry PipelinesProcedural Modeling Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationConstructive FeedbackProblem-Solving