Lead Props Artist

Sperasoft is a leading international game development company contributing to franchises such as Halo, Battlefield, Assassin’s Creed, and Rainbow 6. Headquartered in Burbank, CA, Sperasoft offers fully international development capabilities with professional teams of producers, engineers, designers, and artists. It is part of Keywords Studios, a global technical and creative services provider to the video games industry. Their partners include Ubisoft, Microsoft, Warner Brothers, 343 Industries, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, BioWare, Blizzard Entertainment, and others.

• 5+ years of experience in game art, with at least 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expert-level skill in creating high-quality hard-surface and organic props across various styles.
• Expert knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, as well as ZBrush and the Substance Suite (Painter/Designer).
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) or proprietary AAA engines.
• Complete mastery of PBR workflows, UV optimization, baking, and LOD management.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to switch between different art styles and technical constraints without losing quality.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Prop Artists, providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.
• Ensure all assets meet the specific artistic and technical requirements of AAA partners, maintaining a "Gold Standard" output.
• Develop and optimize efficient modeling and texturing workflows (PBR) to meet demanding production schedules.
• Manage task distribution within the team and ensure deadlines are met across various active projects.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Project Managers to identify risks and solve production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain technical briefs, style guides, and best-practice documentation for the props department.