Game Artist at Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing, London Area, £Contract Rate

Contract Description

Game Artist (Contract) – Immediate Start | Outside IR35 - Hybrid (1 day in london per week)

We’re currently looking for a talented Game Artist to join an exciting project with immediate effect.


Contract Length: 3-5+ months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Start Date: Immediate


The Role

You’ll be working on multiple new games within the client’s established Unity-based gaming platform, helping bring high-quality environments and assets to life.

This is a hands-on role suited to a creative and technically strong artist who can translate concept art into polished, game-ready environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Model, texture, and light immersive game environments
  • Create high-quality, game-ready assets for Unity 3D
  • Optimise assets and environments for mobile platforms
  • Contribute to rigging and animation for cut scenes
  • Support 3D motion and animation where required


Skills & Experience Required

  • 4–5+ years’ experience as a Games Artist with a strong portfolio
  • Proven ability to replicate on-brand environments from concept art
  • Experience building optimised assets for Unity 3D
  • Strong understanding of mobile optimisation best practices
  • Experience with rigging and animation (desirable)
  • Autodesk Maya preferred software

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong eye for detail and environment storytelling
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced development cycle
  • Self-sufficient contractor comfortable delivering to deadlines
  • Collaborative mindset within a game development team