Environment Artist (Game Development)

Location: Odesa, Ukraine — remote/mixed

Company

hirify.global creates high-quality environments and assets for next-generation games.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Lead Environment Artist to create high-quality environments and assets aligned with the art direction.
• Contribute to level design and coordinate with the level design team on gameplay related to game environments.
• Design, prototype, and create AAA-quality game assets while maintaining organized workflows and meeting deadlines.
• Develop high-poly and low-poly models of environmental objects, including props, buildings, trees, and tile-sets.
• Apply photorealistic texturing to environmental objects.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar environment-art position in the video game industry.
• Experience with 3D software such as 3ds Max or Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter or Designer, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, texturing, and material work.
• Advanced knowledge of physically based material workflows and shaders.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively while meeting agreed deadlines.
• Collaborative approach, openness to feedback, and awareness of current industry trends and techniques.

Nice to have

• Understanding of photogrammetry processes and workflows.
• Expertise in PBR, lighting, rendering, and material authoring.
• Experience working across different visual styles.
• Knowledge of Unity or Unreal Engine 5.
• Portfolio featuring photorealistic environment art and experience contributing to a successful AAA PC or console project.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote/mixed work format from Odesa, Ukraine.
• Collaboration with a team of specialists focused on first-class game environments.
• Opportunities to exchange feedback and work closely with environment and level design specialists.