Environment Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Environment Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating high-quality 3D assets and modular environments for a third-person sci-fi action title with an accent on hardsurface modeling and PBR texturing. Focus on translating artistic direction into polished, production-ready assets and optimizing models for real-time gameplay.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio working on a third-person sci-fi action title.

What you will do

• Execute the visual direction of a sci-fi action game using a highly technical Unreal Engine pipeline.
• Create high-quality hardsurface assets, including props and environmental set pieces.
• Produce clean, efficient models and materials optimized for real-time workflows and gameplay needs.
• Iterate quickly on concepts, prototypes, and final assets in collaboration with design, animation, and tech art teams.
• Deliver polished, production-ready work that maintains the overall project quality bar.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Proven ability to create high-quality 3D environment art assets for games.
• Strong understanding of modeling, UVs, baking, and PBR texturing workflows.
• Experience in modular environment art creation and execution within a game engine.
• Proficiency with Substance Painter and/or Substance Designer.
• Experience collaborating with Art Directors and cross-disciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Sculpting skills for natural forms, organics, and foliage.
• Experience with the Unreal Engine PCG system.
• Passion for science fiction and action games.
• Interest in worldbuilding, cinematics, or visual storytelling.