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Senior 3D / Environment Artist

Side
United StatesUnited States
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Not Disclosed
Senior-Level

Job Description

Key Skills Required

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3D ModelingPBR Material CreationUnreal Engine 5Game DevAAA Environment Art

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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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

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Side is a globally recognized leader in video game co-development and comprehensive support services. Formed from the recent unification of the PTW family of brands (which includes PTW, 1518 Studios, Ghostpunch Games, and the original SIDE audio studio), the company boasts over 30 years of industry experience. They partner with everyone from ambitious indie creators to top-tier AAA game developers and publishers. Side offers an extensive suite of end-to-end services, including full-cycle game engineering, art production, rigorous quality assurance (QA), player support, and localization. They are especially highly regarded for their award-winning audio production division, which handles professional voiceover casting, performance capture, sound design, and music composition. With a massive global workforce of technical experts and creatives, Side has successfully contributed to over 2,000 game titles in the last decade, combining top-notch human talent with secure, cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver flawless gaming experiences to players worldwide.

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