3D Environment Artist - Talent Pool (EU)

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development.

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience. These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability.

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles. Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including landscapes, architecture, and props, ensuring alignment with the project’s creative vision and gameplay requirements.
• Work closely with art leads, game designers, and other team members to craft immersive, visually appealing game worlds.
• Utilize industry-standard tools to model, texture, and optimize assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of art pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient production.
• Ensure consistency in environmental art style and quality across the project.
• Collaborate in troubleshooting and resolving artistic or technical issues that arise during production.
• Stay updated on industry trends and techniques to continuously improve the quality of environment art.

• 3+ years of experience as an Environment Artist in the video game industry.
• Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer, and either Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and material creation.
• Familiarity with optimization techniques for real-time environments.

• Strong eye for composition, lighting, color theory, and detail.
• Ability to create both realistic and stylized environments as needed.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to feedback and iterative processes.

• Genuine enthusiasm for crafting immersive game worlds.

• Experience working with procedural tools or pipelines (e.g., Houdini).
• Familiarity with photogrammetry workflows.
• Knowledge of scripting or technical art tools for workflow efficiency.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.