Job Description
We are looking for Lead Props Artist to join our core team! Unlike a traditional studio focused on a single IP, our company partners with world-renowned developers to bring their most ambitious titles to life.
As a Lead you will act as a key pillar of our Props Team, overseeing artistic quality, mentoring talent, and establishing workflows across a diverse portfolio of high-end games. This role is perfect for a leader who enjoys variety, technical challenges, and the chance to influence multiple world-class titles.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Prop Artists, providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.
Quality Control: Ensure all assets meet the specific artistic and technical requirements of our AAA partners, maintaining a “Gold Standard” output.
Pipeline Management: Develop and optimize efficient modeling and texturing workflows (PBR) to meet demanding production schedules.
Project Oversight: Manage the distribution of tasks within the team and ensure deadlines are met across various active projects.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Project Managers to identify potential risks and solve production bottlenecks.
Documentation: Create and maintain technical briefs, style guides, and best-practice documentation for the props department.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in game art, with at least 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory role.
Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating expert-level skill in creating high-quality hard-surface and organic props (please include examples of various styles).
Software Mastery: Expert knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, as well as ZBrush and the Substance Suite (Painter/Designer).
Engine Proficiency: Deep understanding of Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) or proprietary AAA engines.
Technical Knowledge: Complete mastery of PBR workflows, UV optimization, baking, and LOD management.
Communication: Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate artistic feedback clearly.
Adaptability: Proven ability to switch between different art styles and technical constraints without losing quality.
What We Offer:
Professional Diversity: The opportunity to work on multiple high-profile AAA IPs across different genres (Realistic, Sci-Fi, Stylized).
Stable Growth: A permanent position in a growing company with a steady pipeline of world-class projects.
Flexible Work: Competitive remote work options and a focus on healthy work-life balance (minimal crunch culture).
Community: A supportive, international team of industry veterans who value knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
Medical Care package
MyCafeteria system - including Multisport card and more
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential legal, financial, and personal counseling
English or Polish language classes
Sensibly flexible working hours
Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
Additional benefits: care bonus to cover health, educational and safety needs, corporate parties and team buildings
Role Information: EN
Studio: Sperasoft
Location: Europe, Poland, Krakow/Warsaw
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
