We are looking for a Senior/Principal Environment Artist with the technical grit to turn surreal concepts into high-fidelity, AAA landscapes. You aren't just an asset creator here - you are a primary architect. You will elevate the visual language of our first IP, translating our established world into immersive environments where every vista serves the story and every layout is purpose-built for competitive gameplay.

YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE BY:

• Building high-quality, in-game environment art that brings the world of Arkheron to life-architecture, materials, props, vistas, and set dressing.
• Owning environment assets end-to-end, from concept or blockout through final in-engine implementation.
• Creating fully realized architectural kits, ensuring they are visually cohesive, performant, and flexible for level design.
• Partnering closely with design, lighting, engineering, and other art disciplines to ensure environments support gameplay, readability, and visual storytelling.
• Balancing artistic fidelity with gameplay and technical needs, making smart tradeoffs that serve player experience.
• Conducting research and gathering reference to push quality, authenticity, and cohesion across the world.
• Contributing ideas early and often, helping shape the visual language and identity of a new IP.
• Operating with a high degree of autonomy, pushing work forward in a small, evolving team without needing rigid structure.
• Wearing multiple hats, using your experience to contribute beyond pure asset creation when it benefits the game.
• Collaborate with downstream departments to proactively follow your environmental work through production and into final implementation.
• Helping shape the game and studio culture, bringing thoughtfulness, curiosity, and craftsmanship to how we build together.

WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU:

• Are a strong, self-directed world builder who can take an idea from a rough sketch to a polished, in-game environment.
• Have deep experience creating AAA-quality environment art, ideally with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Bring a sharp eye for organic forms, architecture, materials, color, composition, and spatial storytelling.
• Are proficient with industry-standard tools (Maya or equivalent, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, and real-time engines).
• Understand the realities of game development pipelines, including optimization, lighting, PBR materials, UVs, and engine constraints.
• Think developer- and product-first, caring about how environments affect gameplay, flow, and player experience.
• Thrive in highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams, and communicate clearly with partners across the studio.
• Are comfortable working through ambiguity and taking initiative without waiting for perfect direction.
• Value trust, openness, and diverse perspectives.
• Have a growth mindset and enjoy learning, experimenting, and refining your craft.
• Want to make a meaningful impact in a tight-knit studio where your work visibly shapes the game.

THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:

• You prefer working in large, highly specialized teams with narrow ownership and rigid pipelines.
• You need extremely detailed direction for every task and are uncomfortable navigating ambiguity.
• You're most excited by standalone asset creation rather than holistic world building.
• You're not interested in collaborating closely with design, lighting, and engineering.
• You're looking for a role where responsibilities are strictly defined and don't evolve over time.
• You're uninterested in contributing beyond your immediate discipline or shaping a new IP.

The base salary range for this role is $174,800 - $221,817. Depending on your experience and level (whether you're closer to mid-level or principal), your offer may land above or below that range. We don't just look at years on a résumé - we think about the impact you can have on the team and the game. Of course, compensation at Bonfire goes beyond salary. Every new teammate receives equity, plus a full benefits package and some extra perks to make work (and life) better. When we connect, we'll happily walk you through the full details.

Want to get a feel for what it's like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at www.bonfirestudios.com. And don't worry - anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won't be shared. You can read more in our privacy policy.