Senior Environment Artist II (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Environment Artist II (Gamedev): Creating high-quality environmental artwork for a new, unannounced title with an accent on asset integration and optimization. Focus on building cohesive, readable environments that support gameplay, storytelling, and overall player experience.

Location: Hybrid in Irvine, CA (USA)

Salary: $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual

Company

A premier developer and publisher of iconic game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality environment artwork, taking assets and spaces from concept through final implementation.
• Collaborate closely with Environment Leads, designers, engineers, VFX, and lighting teams to deliver world-class environments.
• Build, integrate, and optimize environment assets to meet visual quality, gameplay, and performance requirements.
• Proactively identify risks within environment-art creation and propose practical solutions.
• Stay current on industry trends, commercial game engines, tools, and workflow efficiencies.

Requirements

• 12+ years of professional experience creating environment art for AAA games.
• Confirmed experience shipping at least one major AAA title in a relevant role.
• Proficiency with industry-standard 3D workflows and physically-based rendering (PBR) content authoring.
• Strong understanding of AAA game engines and pipeline integration.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Irvine, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience working through early-development and R&D phases of a project.
• Solid understanding of other game-art disciplines like lighting, VFX, characters, or animation.
• Experience creating and working with photogrammetry data.
• Strong foundation in 3D composition, form, balance, and color theory.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA/HRA options.
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, alongside fitness programs.
• Free and discounted games.