Lead Hard Surface Artist

ABOUT US

Mountaintop is a new game studio creating multiplayer games for players that crave a challenge. We’re an independent, remote-first studio primarily located in the US.

We’re creating the types of games that bring people together — and keep them together for “just one more round.” The types of games that inspired us as kids. The games that become our hobbies, and sometimes our obsessions.

Games are a reflection of the teams that make them. So to make the best games, we’re building a studio that puts the team first — one that's collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse, and inclusive.

We’d love for you to join us.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Lead Hard Surface Artist who’s passionate about building extraordinary new experiences that inspire others. Awesome art makes for great games, so you’ll play a crucial role in bringing our first title to life.

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Delivering amazing player experiences through contributions to the art, design, and creative direction of the game.

Managing a team of artists, providing mentoring, feedback, and career growth

Collaborate closely with the team to establish the creative and artistic direction for the weapons and equipment.

Modeling, texturing and engine implementation of weapons and equipment for a game developed with the Unreal Engine

Working with the art team and technical directors to establish best practices for the weapons and Hard Surface assets (weapons, equipment, etc.)

Coordinating with outsourcing partners to ensure the hard surface assets they produce are high quality and consistent with the game’s art direction

Contributing to a team culture that prides itself on excellence, innovation, trust, and respect.

Assist in recruiting amazing artistic talent for the internal art team (as needed)

ABOUT YOU

A love for playing and making amazing games

A passion for creating amazing hard surface models

Solid understanding of authentic weapon function and operation

5+ years of related industry experience

Experience leading or mentoring other artists

Expert-level knowledge of high poly modeling

Expert-level knowledge of texturing in Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter and Designer

Solid understanding of asset optimization techniques/challenges

Thrive in a team-oriented, creative environment

Self-motivated, with great time management skills

Willing to take risks and learn from failure

PLUSES

Strong portfolio of realistic and fictional weapon models for games

AAA game development experience a plus

PERKS (BENEFITS)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (100% of premiums paid)

401k plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Unlimited PTO and sick days

Remote-work Friendly

*Specific perks (benefits) are applicable to regular, full-time employees only (benefits are not applicable to contractors). Benefits are determined by country of residency and are in compliance with local, state, and country regulations.*

The estimated salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 USD plus equity.

Individual salary and equity packages are determined based on location, level, relevant education, training, qualifications, and/ or experience.

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