Unreal Engine Environment Artist (Virtual Production)

TL;DR

Unreal Engine Environment Artist (Virtual Production): Designing and building immersive, photorealistic environments and landscapes using Unreal Engine with an accent on artistic quality, technical precision, and collaboration. Focus on creating optimized 3D assets, realistic textures, and seamless integration within virtual production pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is an internationally operating agency group specializing in virtual production and photorealistic environment creation using Unreal Engine.

What you will do

• Design and build immersive environments and landscapes in Unreal Engine
• Create high- and low-poly models, detailed materials, and realistic textures
• Optimize assets for performance including LODs and lightmaps
• Collaborate with Technical Artists for smooth integration and rendering
• Implement feedback from directors and leads to meet artistic and technical goals
• Stay current with industry tools, trends, and workflows

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid role based in Munich, Germany
• 3+ years professional experience as an Environment Artist with strong portfolio
• Deep understanding of 3D asset workflows and Unreal Engine environment systems
• Proficiency with 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or 3DS Max
• Skilled in Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop for texture creation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Procedural Content Creation (PCG) in Unreal Engine
• Knowledge of Houdini for procedural asset generation and optimization

Culture & Benefits

• Personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions
• Internal training programs, language courses, and coaching sessions
• Flexible working hours, mobile office, and job-sharing models
• Regular after-work and team events, including virtual options
• Extensive sports program and mobility options like agency bicycles and e-bikes
• Modern, accessible office location in Munich
• International networking opportunities within the agency group