Environment Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Environment Technical Artist (Gamedev): Creating and optimizing 3D environment assets for AAA game titles with an accent on material creation, PBR workflows, and technical asset implementation. Focus on building performant 3D assets, maintaining industry-standard workflows, and ensuring technical consistency using 3DS Max and Substance Designer.

Location: Must be based in Ontario, Canada

Salary: $81,000–$85,000 per year

Company

The largest outsourcing art studio in North America, contributing to major franchises such as Halo, Mass Effect, and Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Create and apply materials and textures to 3D environment assets.
• Sculpt organic assets such as trees and rocks.
• Support the team by building formats and technical templates.
• Mentor peers and foster skill-sharing within the art team.
• Maintain source control using Perforce or Git.

Requirements

• Must be based in Ontario, Canada to be eligible for this position.
• Strong portfolio reel showcasing recent Environment Tech Art for video games is mandatory.
• 2-3 years of professional experience with Substance Designer and 3DS Max.
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows and real-time shaders.
• Familiarity with optimization techniques and industry-standard production pipelines.

Nice to have

• Lighting skills.
• Scripting experience with Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on world-class AAA gaming titles.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Collaborative work environment with clear career growth opportunities.
• Full-time employment benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match) available for US-based applicants.