Principal 3D Environment Artist - New IP

About the role

A studio is looking for a Principal 3D Environment Artist to join its team on a new AAA IP. The artist works with the Art team to create cutting-edge 3D modular asset sets and environments, collaborating with designers, concept artists and art directors to build highly detailed natural objects, level parts and playable scenery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refine environment assets, including models, textures and materials, to meet visual and performance requirements.
• Introduce innovative tools, techniques and workflows with key stakeholders to push the visual style and enhance immersion.
• Help define final render quality through scene composition, lighting and materials.
• Set environment art standards, integrate and give feedback on outsourced assets, and establish benchmarks for the Art team.
• Maintain documentation, working practices and visual consistency across the environment.
• Work with the tech-art team to improve workflow and coordinate with level design and production.
• Manage, teach and mentor other artists.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in AAA game development, modelling and texturing.
• At least one shipped AAA PC or console title in a similar position.
• Excellent eye for detail in level dressing and scene composition, and meticulous work with textures and materials.
• Excellent English communication and ability to work creatively in a group.
• Preferred: technical or art education, experience leading artists, and a passion for games.

Required skills

• Modelling package (Maya, Max, Blender), Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer and baking tools.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time game art pipelines and modern AAA pipelines.
• Preferred: Unreal or Unity, Jira/Miro, photogrammetry, vegetation assets, SpeedTree, Houdini, World Machine, shader and material graphs, and engine tooling and automation.