3D Artist

Role overview

3D Artist at Indium Software

Asset Creation & Production

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior 3D Artist to create high-quality game-ready assets while helping drive visual excellence across projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in modeling, texturing, optimization, and asset creation for real-time game environments. This role requires close collaboration with Art Directors, Designers, Technical Artists, and Production teams to ensure assets meet artistic, technical, and performance requirements. *The Senior 3D Artist will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, mentoring junior artists, and contributing to the continuous improvement of art pipelines and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D assets including environments, props, architecture, vehicles, and hard-surface models for games.
• Develop game-ready assets from concept art, references, or design specifications.
• Produce optimized models, UVs, textures, materials, and LODs suitable for real-time engines.
• Ensure assets maintain visual consistency with the project's artistic direction.
• Create modular assets and reusable content to support efficient world-building.
• Quality & Artistic Excellence
• Maintain high visual quality standards across all assigned assets.
• Conduct self-reviews and participate in peer reviews to ensure consistency and polish.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Identify and resolve visual and technical issues during production.
• Technical Execution
• Optimize assets for memory, performance, and platform-specific requirements.
• Work closely with Technical Artists to ensure proper integration into game engines.
• Follow established pipelines, naming conventions, and asset management standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to geometry, materials, shaders, and engine implementation.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
• Collaborate with Concept Artists, Animators, VFX Artists, Designers, and Engineers throughout development.
• Support and mentor junior and mid-level artists through feedback and knowledge sharing.
• Assist in establishing best practices and improving production workflows.
• Participate in art reviews, sprint planning, and milestone evaluations.

Required qualifications

• 5–8+ years of professional experience in game development, visualization, or interactive media.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D art for games or real-time applications.
• Expert knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and asset optimization.
• Strong understanding of form, proportion, composition, color, and material definition.
• Experience creating assets for Unity, Unreal Engine, or other real-time engines.
• Proficiency in PBR workflows and modern game art pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience working on shipped AAA, AA, or successful live-service titles.
• Knowledge of environment art, world-building, and level art workflows.
• Experience with photogrammetry, procedural workflows, or scan-based pipelines.
• Familiarity with technical art concepts, shaders, and optimization techniques.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.
• Understanding of art outsourcing and asset review processes.
• Technical Skills Core Software
• Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
• ZBrush
• Substance Painter
• Substance Designer (preferred)
• Adobe Photoshop Game Engines
• Unity
• Unreal Engine Additional Tools (Preferred)
• Houdini
• Marmoset Toolbag
• RizomUV
• Marvelous Designer
• SpeedTree Core Competencies
• Hard Surface Modeling
• Environment Art
• Prop Creation
• UV Mapping
• Baking & Optimization
• PBR Texturing
• Material Creation
• Asset Integration
• Performance Optimization Leadership & Professional Competencies
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior artists.
• Effective collaboration across disciplines.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Success Metrics
• Delivery of high-quality assets on schedule.
• Consistent adherence to artistic and technical standards.
• Efficient asset optimization and engine integration.
• Positive contribution to team growth and knowledge sharing.
• Successful support of project milestones and production goals.

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore North [Karnataka] [India]