3D Environment Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

3D Environment Artist (Gamedev): Building and optimizing modular environment kits for AAA game projects with an accent on realism, performance budgets, and technical accuracy. Focus on creating high-quality modular assets, mastering PBR workflows in Unreal Engine 5, and collaborating with level designers to ensure visual consistency and performance efficiency.

Location: Based in Ukraine (Kyiv office or remote)

Company

hirify.global is a Virtuos studio specializing in high-quality 3D art production for leading global AAA game developers and publishers.

What you will do

• Create modular environment kits including walls, floors, and props.
• Interpret concept art and briefs into optimized, game-ready 3D environments.
• Collaborate with level designers to maintain scale, performance, and visual direction.
• Model and texture assets using industry-standard tools like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
• Ensure asset performance through proper optimization, lightmaps, and LODs.
• Communicate with internal and external art teams to incorporate feedback.

Requirements

• English: B1 level or higher required.
• Must be based in Ukraine.
• Strong proficiency in modeling and texturing software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter).
• Solid understanding of the PBR workflow, tiled textures, and trim sheets.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.x including scene setup and asset management.
• Ability to create optimized, high-quality assets for real-time environments.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with baking techniques like normal maps and ambient occlusion.
• Basic knowledge of lighting and post-processing in game engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on innovative AAA game projects for global studios.
• Access to the international Virtuos network and professional development programs.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Modern office located in the Podil district of Kyiv.
• Support for remote work and power stability for employees outside the Kyiv region.
• Flexible schedule options.