Lead 3D Artist (Remote/Permanent)

Beffio Studio – https://www.beffio.com
Job Type: Permanent / Remote
Location: Fully Remote

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Lead 3D Artist to join our team. In this key role, you’ll:

• Define the visual and technical benchmarks for 3D art across multiple projects

• Lead and mentor a team of artists to achieve excellence in every production

• Deliver exceptional 3D content, from environments, world building and props to lighting and composition

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who has shipped at least one AA or AAA title, combines creative vision with technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vision: Define the artistic direction, quality standards, and style benchmarks for 3D production.

• Set Benchmarks: Create reference scenes and materials to communicate target fidelity and performance expectations.

• Mentor & Review: Guide and support 3D artists through constructive feedback, ensuring consistent quality.

• Hands-On Production:

  • Create high-quality 3D assets, including environments, props, and lighting setups

  • Work across both stylized and realistic art directions

• Pipeline Development:

  • Establish efficient workflows for modeling, texturing, and scene assembly

  • Ensure scalability and clarity throughout the production pipeline

• Engine Integration: Implement and optimize assets within Unity3D and Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless performance.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Lighting Artists to align creative and technical goals.

• Freelancer Oversight: Review external artists’ work to maintain consistency with internal standards.

• Client Interaction: Join select client meetings to present visual direction, updates, and address feedback.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 1–2 shipped AA or AAA games as a 3D Artist or Lead.

• Versatility: Ability to work across both stylized and realistic styles.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, materials, and lighting workflows

  • Proven ability to work in Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)

• Software Proficiency:

  • Substance Painter/Designer, Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya

• Leadership: Prior experience mentoring or managing a small team of artists.

• Quality Awareness:

  • Strong eye for form, proportion, composition, and color

  • Understanding of lighting and mood in real-time environments

• Optimization Knowledge: Awareness of poly budgets, draw calls, and rendering constraints.

• Communication: Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Portfolio: A polished portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D work, both stylized and realistic.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Houdini for procedural generation or pipeline automation.

• Scripting or tool development in Python, C#, or Blueprints.

• Knowledge of shader creation, lighting systems, or cinematic composition.

• Background in architecture, composition, or photography.

• Familiarity with real-time VFX or post-processing workflows.

What We Offer

• Creative Ownership: Build and oversee the 3D art vision across multiple projects.

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours between 10:00–15:00 CET.

• Stable Collaboration: Long-term projects with flexible contracts (B2B or employment).

• Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually.

• High-Profile Projects: Collaborate with top-tier studios and global brands.

• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow into Art Director or Department Lead roles.

• Modern Pipeline: Work with the latest tools and a remote-first production ecosystem.

• Team Culture: Join a talented, diverse, and passionate international team.

• Team Retreats: Annual getaways to recharge, align, and celebrate our success together.

Ready to lead the next generation of 3D art at Beffio?
Send us your portfolio and a short message - we’d love to see your work and hear how you can shape our creative future.