Environment Prop Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Environment Prop Artist (Unreal Engine): Creating and polishing high-quality game-ready environmental props for the Poppy Playtime franchise with an accent on mid-poly, trim sheet, and floater workflows. Focus on producing optimized hard-surface assets that integrate seamlessly into Unreal Engine levels while maintaining a specific artistic style.

Location: Remote (United States)

Company

Independent startup multimedia studio behind the world-renowned horror game franchise Poppy Playtime.

What you will do

• Create high-quality, game-ready environmental props from initial concept to final implementation.
• Prepare assets using mid-poly, trim sheet, and floater workflows to match the established artistic style.
• Optimize assets for performance while maintaining high visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with Level Designers, Material Artists, and Technical Artists to support level production.
• Implement assets into Unreal Engine and perform basic scene setup.
• Maintain organized source files and adhere to naming conventions and pipeline standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience creating game-ready environment props.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hard surface work and mid-poly/trim workflows.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Proficiency in Substance Designer and PBR texturing workflows.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping titles for PC or console.
• Familiarity with horror, semi-stylized realism, or atmospheric environments.
• Experience with Substance Painter, ZBrush, or Marvelous Designer.
• Knowledge of LOD creation and collision setup in Unreal Engine 5.
• Familiarity with Perforce, Jira, and Confluence.

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing for eligible U.S.-based full-time employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching, FSA, and HSA.
• Paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
• Remote-first production environment with a focus on collaborative growth.