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Beffio Studio hiring Lead Technical Artist

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Lead Technical Artist – Unity3D (Fully Remote / Permanent) Studio: Beffio StudioLocations: Warsaw, Poland | Madrid, Spain | Berlin, Germany (Fully Remote)Salary: USD $4K–6K / monthEmployment Type: Permanent | Remote About the Role Beffio Studio is looking for a Lead Technical Artist to take charge of our technical art pipelines across multiple projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine technical expertise with creative insight to support artists, optimize workflows, and push real-time visuals to the next level. You will lead a small team of technical artists, define production standards, and collaborate with Art Directors, Tech Leads, and Producers to ensure Beffio’s projects maintain high-quality visuals and performance. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving efficiency, and innovating artistic workflows in a fully remote environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the Technical Art Vision: Define and maintain the studio’s technical art standards. Ensure all projects meet visual quality and technical performance goals. Pipeline Innovation: Build and optimize production pipelines to improve efficiency and automate repetitive tasks. Integrate procedural systems and workflows using Houdini for Unity3D and Unreal Engine. Tool Development: Create custom in-house tools, scripts, and utilities using C#, Python, HLSL to support artists. Develop shaders and materials with Shader Graph, Amplify, or HLSL for complex real-time effects. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Art, Engineering, and Production teams to align technical solutions with creative vision. Performance Optimization: Ensure all assets and scenes are optimized for target platforms without sacrificing visual quality. Mentorship & Leadership: Guide and support technical artists, fostering growth and maintaining high standards. Lead R&D initiatives to explore emerging technologies, real-time workflows, and procedural techniques. Requirements Experience: 6+ years as a Technical Artist, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role. Engine Expertise: Strong knowledge of Unity3D (URP, HDRP, SRP); familiarity with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) is a plus. Procedural Workflows: Experienced in Houdini for procedural generation and pipeline automation. Scripting & Tools: Proficient in C#, HLSL, Python for creating production tools and shaders. 3D Art Understanding: Solid grasp of 3D production, asset integration, optimization, lighting, and rendering pipelines. Version Control: Experience with Git, Perforce, or similar systems. Communication: Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Language: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Bonus Skills Experience with real-time VFX systems (Niagara, VFX Graph). Knowledge of machine learning or procedural AI-driven art workflows. Background in 3D modeling, texturing, or shader creation. Familiarity with profiling and debugging tools for real-time engines. What We Offer Creative Leadership: Take ownership of technical art pipelines for multiple high-profile projects. Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours 10:00–15:00 CET. Long-Term Collaboration: Stable, ongoing projects with flexible contracts (B2B or employment). Paid Vacation: Minimum 20+ days annually. Professional Growth: Opportunity to advance into a Technical Director role. High-Profile Projects: Work on AAA-quality productions for global clients. Collaborative Culture: Join a skilled, diverse, and passionate international team. Team Retreats: Participate in annual getaways to connect, recharge, and celebrate achievements.

Beffio Studio hiring Lead 3D Artist

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Lead 3D Artist – Environment / World Building / Unity3D (Remote / Permanent) Studio: Beffio StudioLocations: Warsaw, Poland | Madrid, Spain | Berlin, Germany (Fully Remote)Salary: USD $4K–6K / monthEmployment Type: Permanent | Remote About Beffio Studio Beffio Studio is an award-winning co-development art studio specializing in real-time 3D content for games and interactive experiences. Since 2013, we’ve created stunning visuals for global partners, delivering work that spans stylized to photorealistic environments, props, world building, and VFX. We have contributed to High on Life, Fortnite Creative, Battle Teams 2, The Medium, Circuit Superstars, and collaborated with top brands like NVIDIA, Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Nike. Position Overview Beffio Studio is looking for a talented and experienced Lead 3D Artist to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will: Define the visual and technical standards for 3D art across multiple projects. Lead and mentor a team of artists to ensure consistently high-quality work. Create and deliver exceptional 3D content, including environments, props, lighting, and full scenes. This role is perfect for someone who has shipped at least one AA or AAA title, combines creative vision with technical expertise, and enjoys working in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment. Responsibilities Lead the Artistic Vision: Define the style, quality, and visual benchmarks for 3D production. Create reference scenes and materials to clearly communicate fidelity and performance goals. Mentorship & Team Guidance: Guide and support 3D artists with constructive feedback. Ensure consistency and high standards across all projects. Hands-On 3D Production: Model, texture, and assemble high-quality 3D environments, props, and scenes. Work across both stylized and realistic art directions. Set up lighting and composition to enhance mood and storytelling. Pipeline & Engine Integration: Establish efficient workflows for modeling, texturing, and scene assembly. Implement and optimize assets in Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5). Ensure performance and scalability across all real-time projects. Collaboration: Work closely with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Lighting Artists to align creative and technical goals. Review and provide feedback on external freelancers’ work to maintain internal standards. Participate in client meetings to present visual direction and updates. Requirements Experience: 1–2 shipped AA or AAA games as a 3D Artist or Lead. Versatility: Ability to work in both stylized and realistic art styles. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, UVs, texturing, materials, and lighting workflows. Engine Experience: Proficient with Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5). Software: Familiar with Substance Painter/Designer, Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya. Leadership: Experience mentoring or managing a small team of artists. Artistic Awareness: Strong eye for form, proportion, color, composition, and lighting. Optimization Knowledge: Understanding of poly budgets, draw calls, and rendering constraints. Communication: Fluent English with strong verbal and written skills. Portfolio: A polished portfolio showing high-quality 3D work in both stylized and realistic styles. Bonus Skills Experience with Houdini for procedural generation or pipeline automation. Scripting or tool development in Python, C#, or Blueprints. Knowledge of shaders, lighting systems, or cinematic composition. Background in architecture, composition, or photography. Familiarity with real-time VFX or post-processing workflows. What Beffio Offers Creative Ownership: Lead and shape the 3D art vision across multiple projects. Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours 10:00–15:00 CET. Stable Collaboration: Long-term projects with flexible contracts (B2B or employment). Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually. High-Profile Projects: Work with top-tier studios and global brands. Modern Pipeline: Access to cutting-edge tools and a remote-first production workflow. Team Culture: Join a talented, diverse, and passionate international team. Team Retreats: Annual getaways to recharge, align, and celebrate achievements. If you are a creative and experienced 3D artist ready to lead teams and craft next-generation environments and worlds, this is your chance to shape the future of 3D art at Beffio Studio. Apply Now: Send your portfolio and a short message — we’d love to see your work and hear how you can contribute to our creative vision.

Beffio Studio hiring Lead Real-Time VFX Artist

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Lead Real-Time VFX Artist – Unity3D (Remote / Permanent) Studio: Beffio StudioLocations: Warsaw, Poland | Madrid, Spain | Berlin, Germany (Fully Remote)Salary: USD $4K–6K / monthEmployment Type: Permanent | Remote About Beffio Studio Beffio Studio is an award-winning co-development art studio passionate about games and entertainment. Since 2013, we’ve been creating premium real-time visuals for global partners, blending creativity with cutting-edge technology. Our expertise spans stylized to photorealistic art, covering real-time VFX, environment design, engine implementation, and art direction. We have contributed to high-profile projects including High on Life, Fortnite Creative, Battle Teams 2, The Medium, and Circuit Superstars, and collaborated with brands like NVIDIA, Google, Mercedes-Benz, Nike, and MIT. Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Real-Time VFX Artist specializing in Unity3D. In this leadership position, you will define and drive the VFX vision across multiple projects, establish scalable workflows, mentor a team of VFX artists, and deliver next-level real-time effects that enhance gameplay, environment, and storytelling. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in Unity VFX Graph, Shader Graph, and particle systems, a keen artistic eye, and experience delivering AA or AAA projects. You will collaborate closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Developers to ensure both visual fidelity and performance optimization. Key Responsibilities Lead the VFX Vision: Define the creative and technical direction for all real-time VFX across Unity projects. Set artistic and technical benchmarks to ensure consistency, quality, and performance. Pipeline Ownership: Establish efficient, scalable workflows for VFX Graph, Shader Graph, and custom tools in Unity. Optimize VFX for different rendering pipelines (URP, HDRP, SRP) while maintaining high visual quality. Hands-On Production: Create high-quality, performant VFX including explosions, fire, smoke, magic, environmental FX, and dynamic weather. Implement effects seamlessly in Unity projects and ensure smooth gameplay integration. Mentorship & Review: Lead, mentor, and provide feedback to a team of VFX artists to maintain high-quality output. Guide freelancers and external contributors, ensuring their work aligns with Beffio’s standards. Shader & Material Development: Build complex shaders and materials using Shader Graph, Amplify, and HLSL to enhance real-time effects. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with lighting, technical art, and gameplay teams to ensure VFX supports both gameplay functionality and artistic goals. Optimization & Performance: Profile and optimize real-time VFX to meet strict performance requirements without sacrificing visual fidelity. Client-Facing: Participate in select client calls to present progress, align on creative direction, and discuss feedback. Requirements Experience: 6+ years in real-time VFX, with at least 1 shipped AA or AAA title. Engine Expertise: Deep understanding of Unity3D (URP, HDRP, SRP) and real-time VFX workflows. VFX Skills: Mastery of Unity VFX Graph, Particle System, and Shader Graph. Technical Skills: Proficient in HLSL, C# scripting, shader/material creation, and performance optimization. Software Knowledge: Experience with EmberGen, Houdini, After Effects, or similar tools. Artistic Sense: Strong grasp of color, motion, timing, scale, and visual storytelling. Leadership: Proven ability to lead or mentor a VFX team. Version Control: Familiarity with Git, Perforce, or similar systems. Communication: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Portfolio: A polished reel demonstrating high-quality real-time Unity VFX. Bonus Skills Experience with Unreal Engine (Niagara, Cascade). Familiarity with Python or C# tool development. Knowledge of lighting, post-processing, and cinematic FX. Experience with procedural VFX workflows in Houdini. Passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of real-time visuals. What Beffio Offers Creative Leadership: Take ownership of the VFX pipeline and visual direction across multiple projects. Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere, with core hours 10:00–15:00 CET. Stable Collaboration: Long-term projects with flexible contract options (B2B or employment). Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually. High-Profile Projects: Collaborate on ambitious, globally visible titles. Professional Growth: Opportunities to advance into Technical VFX Director or Art Director roles. Modern Tools: Access to advanced software and pipelines for real-time production. Team Culture: Join a collaborative, supportive, and creative international team. Retreats & Events: Participate in yearly getaways to connect, recharge, and celebrate milestones. If you are a creative and technically skilled VFX artist with a passion for real-time effects in Unity3D, this is your chance to lead the next generation of immersive visual experiences at Beffio Studio. Apply Now: Send your portfolio and a short introduction to showcase your work and vision.

Beffio Studio – Lead 3D Animator (Remote / Permanent)

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Lead 3D Animator – Beffio Studio (Remote / Permanent) Locations: Warsaw, Poland | Madrid, Spain | Berlin, Germany (Remote possible)Studio: Beffio StudioEmployment Type: Permanent | Fully Remote Position Overview Beffio Studio is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead 3D Animator to join our remote-first team. In this leadership role, you will define the animation pipeline from the ground up, set quality standards, establish artistic benchmarks, and ensure seamless collaboration between animators, technical artists, designers, and external freelancers. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone who has shipped AA or AAA titles, can deliver high-quality, gameplay-ready animations, and thrives in a cross-disciplinary, collaborative environment. You will help build the foundation for animation workflows, mentor and guide the team, and contribute directly to high-profile projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the Vision: Define the artistic direction, animation style, and quality standards across multiple projects. Establish benchmarks for fidelity, performance, and stylistic consistency. Mentorship & Team Guidance: Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to animators, fostering growth and consistency. Support and review work from external freelance animators to maintain internal standards. Hands-On Production: Deliver polished in-game animations, including keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and implementation in engine. Ensure all animations are gameplay-ready, high quality, and consistent with artistic vision. Pipeline Development: Create efficient workflows for animation production that are scalable and clear for the team. Integrate animations smoothly into Unity3D and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), optimizing performance while maintaining quality. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with character artists, riggers, designers, and technical teams to align animations with gameplay and artistic goals. Participate in client meetings when needed, presenting animation progress, direction, and feedback. Requirements Shipped Titles: Minimum of 1–2 AA or AAA games as an animator. Stylistic Versatility: Ability to work across stylized and realistic animation styles. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or equivalent, with strong expertise in keyframe animation and motion capture cleanup. Engine Experience: Solid experience with Unity3D and Unreal Engine, including animation blueprints, state machines, and engine implementation. Leadership Experience: Previous experience leading or mentoring animation teams. Artistic Awareness: Strong sense of timing, weight, posing, and storytelling through movement. Performance Optimization: Knowledge of animation compression, retargeting, and engine constraints. Communication: Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written skills. Portfolio: A polished reel or portfolio showcasing high-quality animations, preferably including gameplay-ready examples. Bonus Skills Experience with procedural animation systems or physics-driven animation. Basic knowledge of rigging or technical animation. Familiarity with shader-driven effects to enhance animation. Experience working with remote teams and freelancers. Passion for game design, storytelling, and real-time animation innovation. What Beffio Offers Creative Ownership: Lead the development of the animation pipeline from scratch. Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere, with core hours 10:00–15:00 CET. Stable Collaboration: Long-term engagement with flexible contract options (B2B or employment). Paid Time Off: Minimum 20+ days of paid holidays annually. High-Profile Projects: Contribute to international projects with strong creative visibility. Growth Opportunities: Potential to advance into Animation Director or Department Lead roles. Yearly Retreats: Team retreats to recharge, align, and celebrate achievements. Modern Pipeline: Access to cutting-edge tools and a fully remote-first production ecosystem. This role is ideal for a highly skilled, hands-on animator who thrives in leadership, loves creating stunning animations, and enjoys mentoring and growing a talented team. At Beffio Studio, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the animation vision for multiple projects while working with a remote-first, innovative, and collaborative team.