We are Balas Games, an independent studio based in Istanbul. We are a self-funded, experienced team with a proven track record. Our previous title Recycling Center Simulator shipped on PC & Console and achieved strong commercial results. We offer the stability of an established team with the creative freedom of an indie studio.

Now we are looking for a Senior 3D Generalist to join the development of our new co-op PC game project.

We are searching for an experienced artist who can take ownership of 3D asset production from modeling to in-engine implementation. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across environments, props and occasionally creatures, and can deliver production-ready assets with minimal supervision.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small, focused team and contributing directly to the visual identity and production pipeline of a PC game.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating high-quality, optimized 3D assets including props, environment pieces and creatures
• Producing game-ready models (clean topology, UVs, textures, LODs)
• Implementing and configuring assets inside Unity
• Building modular environment assets
• Assembling scenes and supporting level design with environment assets
• Optimizing assets and scenes for real-time performance on PC
• Managing and maintaining art asset libraries and naming conventions
• Contributing to art pipelines and production workflows
• Collaborating closely with designers, programmers and other artists
• Supporting and mentoring other artists when needed
• Taking ownership of art tasks and delivering assets independently

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience as a 3D artist in game development
• Experience working on PC or console games
• Experience working on shipped PC titlesStrong skills in Blender, ZBrush and Substance Painter
• Experience implementing assets in Unity or Unreal Engine
• Strong understanding of topology, UV layout, texel density and material workflows
• Experience creating game-ready environments and props
• Knowledge of real-time optimization (polycount, draw calls, LODs, texture budgets)
• Experience with modular environment workflows
• Ability to work across different art styles (stylized or stylized-realistic)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Comfortable working in small teams with a high level of ownership

Nice to Have

• Experience creating creatures or character assets
• Experience working on co-op or multiplayer games
• Experience improving art pipelines and production workflows
• Shader Knowledge

Portfolio Requirements

Please include a portfolio demonstrating game-ready assets, including:

• Environment assets
• Props
• Real-time scenes or in-engine work
• Examples showing topology, textures or optimization workflows