Senior Landscape Artist (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Landscape Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating and implementing high-quality terrain and biomes for a AAA+ project with an accent on sculpting, material creation, and procedural asset placement. Focus on optimizing landscape performance, collaborating with technical teams, and mentoring junior artists to maintain artistic consistency.

Location: Belgrade, Serbia (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is an international game development studio working on high-profile AAA projects.

What you will do

• Create landscapes using UE5 sculpting, painting, and foliage tools.
• Design and implement biomes including rocks, roads, and natural elements.
• Build and manage landscape materials within the Unreal shader system.
• Utilize procedural tools like PCG or Houdini for efficient asset placement.
• Ensure performance-friendly and visually compelling landscape results.
• Collaborate with design, lighting, and technical teams while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of UE5 and Perforce.
• Proficiency in 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
• Experience with terrain generation software like Gaea or World Machine.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine landscape systems and material graphs.
• Experience creating biome-specific assets like road modules and decals.

Nice to have

• Material creation skills in Quixel Mixer and Substance Designer.
• Knowledge of the Houdini plugin for Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with an international team of world-class professionals.
• Access to mentoring, lectures, and industry conferences.
• Comprehensive medical care package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Office amenities including breakfast, snacks, and coffee.