Environment Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Environment Artist (Game Art): Creating high-quality 3D environments, assets, and textures for a new AAA title with an accent on visual consistency and believable compositions. Focus on optimizing 3D assets for performance and collaborating with level design and lighting teams to ensure a cohesive game world.

Location: Hybrid in Royal Leamington Spa, UK

Company

A new AAA studio in Leamington Spa focused on building a best-in-class game with a high pedigree of talent.

What you will do

• Create 3D models and textures for environmental assets including buildings, terrain, vegetation, and props.
• Collaborate with Lead and Associate Lead Environment Artists to ensure a cohesive and immersive game world.
• Work with level design and lighting departments to integrate and optimize environment assets effectively.
• Support and mentor the environment art team to maintain high quality and a healthy team culture.
• Develop and implement new techniques and tools to improve the efficiency of the environment art pipeline.
• Coordinate with Technical Artists and Engineering to ensure all assets are optimized for game performance.

Requirements

• An excellent portfolio with recent examples of Environment Art.
• Strong understanding of shape, form, and composition.
• Proficiency with 3D industry standard tools such as Maya, 3DSMax, or Blender.
• Proficiency with surfacing tools including Photoshop and Substance Painter.
• Proven ability to produce optimized 3D assets for games.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• Experience working on large open-world games.
• Experience with hard surface and foliage asset modelling.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Annual studio shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Private healthcare, dental care, and optical treatments.
• Discretionary bonus scheme and private pension scheme.
• Mental health support and comprehensive health and well-being benefits.