Lead Weapon Artist

Gaijin develops AAA-grade online games for PC, consoles and mobile platforms, including the popular MMO "War Thunder", "Enlisted" and other games.
The Gaijin team consists of hundreds of talented game developers from all over Europe, and is constantly growing.

We are ready to consider applicants from anywhere in the world.
You can work with us remotely.
Our company helps with relocation to: Hungary, Cyprus, Germany, Dubai, Montenegro, Latvia, Armenia.

We are looking for a Lead Weapon Artist to join our team, a key figure in the creation and improvement of weapon models.

What you'll be doing:

Commissioning and receiving weapon models from outsourcing teams: ensuring quality control, project standard compliance, and collaborating with external artists.
R&D work: researching new technologies and methods to enhance weapon model quality, materials, and textures.
Developing and implementing new rendering features: improving the visual appearance of weapons, material setups, and detailing models for maximum realism.

What we expect:

Experience with 3D software packages: 3ds Max, Substance Painter (ZBrush proficiency is a plus).
Strong knowledge of the PBR pipeline.
A solid portfolio showcasing your experience in weapon creation or technically complex objects.
Skills in optimizing models for first-person shooters.
Ability to work with references: using visual examples from other games and real life to create unique, high-quality content.
Proficiency in English for communication with international colleagues (at least for written communication). Primary communication can be in Russian if proficient.
Effective communication skills with the development team: closely collaborating with game designers, programmers, and artists to create a cohesive visual style for the weapon arsenal.

Bonus points for:

Artistic vision of the final product — the ability to view weapons not just as technical objects but as part of the game’s artistic integrity.
Ambition and initiative — a desire to propose new ideas and drive them forward within the project.

Our offer to the finalist:

Work in a company that made one of the most popular games in the world;
Competitive salary (the level of salary is discussed individually with the candidate at the interview);
Non-trivial tasks that will be fulfilled using innovative, promising technologies, which makes our solutions attractive and relevant in the rapidly changing IT market;
International team of experienced developers;
Our company provides assistance with relocation to the countries and offices of our company/partners: Hungary, Cyprus, Germany, Dubai, Montenegro, Latvia, and Armenia.
Work format: remote or hybrid (remote/office). Flexible start of the working day;
Help with health insurance.

To apply for the position, send us your complete application (a letter of introduction, your CV and qualification certificates) including your salary expectations, exclusively as a digital document, with the job position title in mail subject, to job@gaijinent.com, also mentioning how you found out about the position.

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