Lead 3D Artist

24PLAY is a product company from Ukraine that has been developing mobile games since 2019.

Over 40 million satisfied players enjoy our games: Street Dude, Merge Anything, Crazy Tire.

Our partners include Ubisoft, Homa Games, and Lion Studios.

Your opinion and ideas matter to us, which means you have the opportunity to build the future of the mobile gaming market together with us.
As a Diia City resident, we offer employee reservation starting from the first day of employment.
 

We are looking for an experienced Lead 3D Artist to lead the art team, build efficient pipelines, and ensure high-quality visuals across our mobile games and playable ads. Your role will combine artistic vision, production management, and technical expertise.

• Full-time job

• Office-based in Kyiv

   

Main responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of 3D artists
• Ownership of the visual quality of game projects (style consistency, readability, appeal)
• Estimation, task planning, and deadline control for art production
• Building and improving 3D art pipelines for mobile and playable ads
• Art QA: reviewing assets, ensuring they meet performance and style requirements
• Close collaboration with developers, game designers, 2d artists, animators, etc.
• Conducting technical interviews for 3D artists.
• Setting up workflows for fast content production (especially for prototypes and ads)
• Solving art-related issues and optimizing for mobile performance

Our ideal candidate has:

• 4+ years of experience in 3D art for games (mobile experience is a strong plus)
• Experience in a Lead / Senior role with team management or mentorship
• Strong understanding of stylized 3D (casual / hyper-casual / mid-core)
• Solid skills in:
  • Modeling (low-poly / mid-poly)
  • Texturing (hand-painted / PBR understanding)
  • Lighting and composition
• Experience working with UI
• Understanding of mobile limitations and performance optimization
• Experience building or improving art pipelines
• Strong Art QA skills (consistency, readability, polish)
• Basic technical knowledge
• Ability to balance quality vs speed (especially for playable ads)
• Proactivity and ownership mindset
• English level B1+
• Love for games!

Nice to have:

• Experience with playable ads production
• Experience as a Tech Artist or strong technical background
• Knowledge of scripting tools (Blender / Unity tools / Python)
• Experience with VFX
• Experience working with outsourcing teams
• Understanding of UI/UX integration in Unity

Why join our team?

• Fully Legal: Official employment in full compliance with Ukrainian labor legislation, including paid vacation (24 days) and sick leave (unlimited).
• Professional Team: A high-performing group of skilled individuals committed to excellence.
• No Overtime: We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, with no overtime required.
• Stable Payments: No payment delays since the foundation of the company.
• Bonus System: A unique reward system designed to motivate employees by aligning their performance with the company’s financial goals.
• Professional Development: Access to mentorship programs and our internal library for continuous growth.
• Events: Enjoy board games, masterclasses, corporate events, sports activities, and free English classes.
• Comfortable Workspace: A modern office in Kyiv featuring a spacious lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, sports zone, cinema, and complimentary spa facilities for employees.