Beacon Hill is hiring: Lead 3D Environment Artist (Mobile Applications) in Glend
Beacon Hill, Glendale, AZ, United States, 85318
Lead 3D Environment Artist (Mobile Applications)
Strong 3D Environment Mobile Optimization Required
The Lead 3D Environment Artist will create high-quality 3D environments, props, and visual assets for mobile applications and interactive digital products. This role is hands‑on and requires an expert in modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, with the ability to rapidly iterate low‑to‑mid‑poly assets optimized for real‑time performance.
You will define and elevate the visual style, collaborate closely with designers and engineers, and deliver production‑ready 3D assets that meet mobile performance and aesthetic standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce 3D environments, structures, props, and illustration‑style assets for mobile digital products.
- Lead visual direction and asset development across multidisciplinary teams.
- Establish and maintain the visual style, quality bar, and best practices for 3D execution.
- Rapidly prototype low‑poly models before refining into production assets.
- Partner with engineers to ensure correct implementation, performance optimization, and shader/material compatibility.
- Present visual explorations, concepts, and iterations to leadership teams.
- Participate in critiques, brainstorming sessions, and cross‑functional reviews.
- Export and deliver production‑ready assets, including UVs, textures, materials, and supporting files.
Must‑Hold Qualifications
- 3 years of professional 3D environment art experience for mobile apps or games.
- A strong portfolio showcasing environment modeling, low‑poly optimization, visual storytelling, and a variety of asset styles.
- Expert proficiency with Maya, ZBrush, Blender, or equivalent 3D tools.
- Strong understanding of UV mapping, texturing, lighting, rendering, and mobile performance constraints.
- Familiarity with Unity and real‑time asset implementation.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite for supporting visual production.
- Ability to take direction, expand concepts independently, and solve creative/technical problems.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation ability.
- Ability to deliver high‑quality work quickly and consistently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Figma (for reference, reviews, or visual alignment).
- Concept art, sketching, or illustration capabilities.
- Hard‑surface modeling expertise (preferred for environments).
- Experience collaborating directly with tech/engineering teams for integration.
- Ability to multitask, iterate quickly, and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Highly self‑driven, reliable, and enthusiastic about 3D visual storytelling.
Interested candidates may submit their resume online or call at for further information regarding the position.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.