Vehicle Artist, Games

Job Description

Creston Games is an independent game studio looking for a 3D Vehicle Artist to join our team. This is a revenue share position, compensation will be based on revenue sharing, rather than an upfront salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, stylized and optimized 3D vehicles from conceptual stages to final production-ready assets.
• Structure vehicle models with proper hierarchy, pivots, and separation for mechanical parts (e.g. doors, wheels) to ensure they are ready for rigging and animation.
• Work with Technical Artists and Level Designers to ensure vehicles meet technical budgets, collision standards, and performance limits within Unity.
• Deliver LODs and optimize assets to run smoothly within Unity for a stable real-time co-op experience.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio as a 3D Vehicle or Hard-Surface Artist featuring work from independent projects or released titles, showcasing expertise in modeling urban vehicles or machinery in a stylized style.
• Deep proficiency in 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, or Max) and baking workflows.
• A strong understanding of stylized realism and PBR workflows.
• A good eye for proportions, shape language, and translating real-world cars into a stylized realism aesthetic.
• A solid understanding of asset implementation, naming conventions, and exporting workflows into Unity.
• Nice to have: Experience with modular asset systems or vehicle customization/upgrade components, basic understanding of how vehicle physics or rigging works in Unity.

What We Offer

• A seat in a creative, international collective of veteran developers.
• A culture that respects deep work, avoiding unnecessary meetings and bureaucracy.
• A core role where you earn a direct share of the revenue, ensuring your contribution is reflected in the project's success.