We are looking for an experienced Hard Surface Artist, passionate about creating games. For our new project we are aiming for a realistic visual style, with flexibility to adapt to other styles in future opportunities.

You will collaborate with a talented group of artists to develop content for an existing game.
We are looking for an Expert in hard surface modelling, able to produce props of any size in AAA FPS quality standards, familiar with all common texturing techniques.

In particular you will:

• create any kind of asset from small props to bigger, more complex objects
• produce high-quality, fully textured 3D assets from concept briefs and descriptions to final product
• collaborate closely with the Art Director and Environment Art Lead to guarantee the visual quality of your work
• troubleshoot asset creation and maintain the required specification such as frame rate, memory, poly budgets etc.
• work closely with Level Design to ensure the objects are suitable for gameplay

• You are self motivated and you can carry out the vision until completion
• You have several years experience creating 3D game assets, and your versatility enables you to create hard surfaces objects of any kind
• You master relevant software packages such as Maya/3dsMax/Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer & Painter, Zbrush
• You are familiar with game engines
• You have a strong understanding of physical-based shaders
• You have good communication skills in English
• You have a strong team working mindset -  you are proactively communicating within the team, you can give and ask for feedback, and you will report to your Lead on a regular basis
• You have professional experience working on at least one game release (PC, Console)

Nice to have

• Ability to create organic models if needed
• Ability to create Biome and Vegetation Assets
• Experience with procedural generation techniques
• Ability to execute Level Art tasks, like set dressing

• You might not know it because we don't advertise much, but we offer a stable work environment while working on AAA games played by millions
• When we ask our team what they like most here, they say: their colleagues, the culture and work conditions, their role and living their passion for games - is this something you can relate to?
• We care about each other, which means we offer work-life balance, the opportunity to develop, and the flexibility to accommodate personal situations
• Our team is composed of 15 different nationalities, so English is our main language in the office
• We share a straightforward mindset: be pragmatic, focus on the goal, and keep cool
• Our HQ is situated in Graz, Austria, a hidden gem between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, with an extraordinary high quality of life
• A competitive salary based on experience and qualification*

*The remuneration for the position advertised above is fixed by Austrian collective agreement. The effective salary depends on qualification and experience and may be significantly higher.