Lead Environment Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Lead Environment Artist (GameDev): Defines and elevates the visual quality of Rocket League's worlds, balancing realism, readability, and performance across game visuals. Focus on leading multidisciplinary artists and external partners, guiding execution, reviewing work, and ensuring visually cohesive, performant, and engaging environments within robust outsourcing pipelines.

Location: Onsite in Cary, United States

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning game and engine technology company with over 25 years of experience, building high-fidelity interactive experiences across various platforms.

What you will do

• Define and drive the Environment Art vision for Rocket League, respecting established visual pillars.
• Partner with Discipline Leads, Production, and Outsource teams to deliver content efficiently and at quality.
• Translate high-level direction into clear, actionable guidance for internal teams and external partners.
• Support the Art Director by conducting reviews, providing early feedback, and ensuring alignment.
• Represent the Art Director in cross-discipline meetings, reviews, and planning discussions.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of environment art for games, including realistic architecture, natural landscapes, and the integration of manmade and organic elements.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large outsourcing pipelines, including asset briefs, reviews, feedback, and quality control.
• Experience collaborating closely with Designers to support core game loops.
• Strong desire and ability to grow, mentor, and lead teams with clarity and empathy.
• Experience shipping at least one commercial game with realistic 3D environments across multiple platforms (console and PC).
• Deep understanding of performance, optimization, memory trade-offs, technical art knowledge, and art fundamentals.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative work environment.
• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time, with a paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.