Lead Vehicle Artist

**Job Description:** As a Lead Vehicle Artist, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the creation of detailed and visually stunning vehicle models. Your responsibilities will include leading and mentoring a team of talented artists, collaborating with the art director and other department leads, and ensuring that the art aligns with the game's vision and style. You will be tasked with creating and maintaining high-quality 3D vehicle models, textures, and shaders, optimizing assets for in-game performance and efficiency, staying updated on industry trends, and sharing your expertise with the team. Additionally, you will help establish and maintain artistic pipelines and standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and mentor a team of talented artists in creating detailed and visually stunning vehicle models. - Collaborate with the art director and other department leads to ensure art alignment with the game's vision and style. - Create and maintain high-quality 3D vehicle models, textures, and shaders. - Optimize assets for in-game performance and efficiency. - Stay updated on industry trends and share expertise with the team. - Help establish and maintain artistic pipelines and standards. **Qualifications Required:** - A strong portfolio showcasing vehicle modeling and texturing skills. - Proven experience in a leadership or senior artist role. - Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as 3ds Max (preferably), Maya, or Blender. - Expertise in creating PBR materials and shaders. - Solid understanding of vehicle design and its aesthetics. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Passion for video games and a keen eye for detail.,