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Environment and Prop Artist (3-month contract)
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Role overview An independent game studio is seeking an Environment and Prop Artist for a three-month contract supporting a AAA sci-fi action title. The role focuses on building detailed hard-surface environmental kits, props, and materials under the direction of an Art Director and Art Lead, working collaboratively across disciplines to maintain a grounded, realistic visual style. The position supports remote and hybrid arrangements for candidates based in Canada.
Responsibilities - Build high-quality 3D hard-surface assets including modular kits, props, and set dressing in a realistic style. - Manage the full pipeline from modeling through UVs, baking, texturing, material creation, exporting, and in-engine implementation. - Reuse existing assets, textures, and materials from established libraries to extend content efficiently. - Maintain a cohesive environment style with strong attention to detail and awareness of technical constraints. - Adhere to established metrics and asset creation practices with an emphasis on speed and efficiency.
Requirements - Four or more years of experience as a hard-surface environment, dungeon, or prop artist. - A strong portfolio demonstrating in-engine work on previous titles or projects. - Solid grasp of PBR workflows and material definition using Substance Painter and Photoshop. - Proficiency with hard-surface modeling tools such as Maya, Blender, Plasticity, or comparable modern authoring software. - Strong technical execution, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative, feedback-oriented mindset.
Nice to have - A passion for grounded, immersive science fiction settings. - Familiarity with 3ds Max and Substance Designer. - Experience working inside proprietary game engines.
Benefits and work setup - Three-month contract position, fully remote or hybrid within Canada. - Annualized pay range of $80,000 to $90,000, prorated for the contract term. - Flexible, creative-first studio environment that supports remote work and values artistic voice.