ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Environment Artist to design and build immersive worlds for games, film, or interactive media. This role focuses on creating high-quality 3D environments, landscapes, and assets that enhance storytelling and user experience. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye, technical proficiency in 3D tools, and the ability to collaborate with designers, developers, and other artists to bring environments to life. Key Responsibilities • Create high-quality 3D environments, including terrain, architecture, props, and set dressing • Develop assets from concept art to final in-engine implementation • Optimize environments for performance while maintaining visual fidelity • Work with level designers to ensure environments support gameplay and narrative • Apply lighting, textures, and materials to achieve desired visual style • Use industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max • Maintain consistency with art direction and project requirements • Troubleshoot and resolve technical and visual issues • Participate in reviews and iterate based on feedback Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Game Art, 3D Design, Animation, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 2–5+ years of experience in environment art for games, film, or real-time applications • Strong portfolio showcasing environment design and 3D assets • Proficiency in tools like Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter/Designer, and game engines (Unreal/Unity) • Understanding of lighting, composition, color theory, and spatial design • Knowledge of optimization techniques for real-time rendering • Familiarity with PBR workflows and asset pipelines Core Competencies • 3D Modeling & Texturing • Environment Design & Composition • Lighting & Rendering • Technical Optimization • Creative Problem-Solving • Collaboration & Feedback Integration Preferred Qualifications • Experience with photogrammetry or procedural generation tools • Knowledge of scripting (Python, Blueprints, or similar) • Experience working on shipped titles or production projects Benefits • Competitive hourly compensation • Flexible remote work options • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge creative projects • Collaborative and creative team environment • Career growth in game development or digital media