Lead 3D Artist

Lead 3D Artist AR/VR/MR & Gaming UK Remote, (London-based Office)Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 p/a We are seeking a talented Lead 3D Artist to join our team on a hybrid basis, with a focus on delivering high-quality 3D assets for both pre-rendered and runtime applications. If you have a passion for design, technical expertise, and an eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you.Job Description:As a Lead 3D Artist, you will:Collaborate with core team members to develop the overall project vision and assess technical feasibility.Identify and analyse risks, providing solutions for complex, escalated issues.Approve technical specifications and ensure the delivery of high-quality 3D assets.Optimise 3D models for runtime applications.Set up and maintain frameworks that support creative freedom while meeting quality and performance standards set by the engineering team.Meet regularly with the Department Head, Art Director, and Game Designers to share updates, enforce standards, set benchmarks, and provide feedback.Represent the art team in technical discussions and client-facing meetings.Write documentation, tutorials, and provide training to the Art, Design, and Engineering departments.Texture 3D assets for both pre-rendered and runtime applications.What You’ll Need:A Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent training.6+ years of experience as a 3D Artist, with experience in a Lead role, particularly in the Experiential or Video Game industry.Advanced hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and/or Unity.Expertise in Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Designer.Familiarity with version control software, such as Perforce or Git.A strong understanding of the creative and game development processes.High proficiency in technical problem-solving.A collaborative attitude, with a strong work ethic and self-motivation.A passion for playing and creating experiential and video games.Bonus Skills:Experience creating custom shaders via shader graphs or GLSL.Equal Opportunities:We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. No individual is subjected to any less favourable treatment on any discriminatory grounds on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.