5+ years of experience in game development, specifically as an environment artist
Proven track record of shipping at least one Unreal Engine title on console
Strong portfolio showcasing realistic 3D modeling and texturing skills
Expertise in Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine 5
High proficiency in PBR material pipelines and modular asset construction
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Lead Artist and Creative Director to build an immersive game world
Coordinate with Code, Level Design, and Animation teams to meet technical requirements
Source and organize reference materials for asset creation
Create high-quality, game-ready 3D assets from concept art and references
Optimize assets for target platforms to ensure performance
Mentor external partners and maintain consistent style and quality
Troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise
Benefits
Remote work flexibility with occasional travel to NYC
Opportunity to work on a high-profile, ambitious game project
Join a small, agile team combining AAA experience with indie creativity
Engage in early development stages, influencing the game's direction
Collaborative environment with a focus on narrative-driven design
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and talented senior environment artist to join the development effort on our exciting new game "Project D."
The project is a third person horror game with experimental narrative, a return to the genre that Sam previously explored with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Candidates with experience of shipping a third person Unreal title on console are preferred. We're combining AAA experience with indie agility to deliver a big, ambitious game and are assembling a small team to make it happen. You will be joining the project during early development and setting the tone to establish the game's world.
This is a full-time contractor position on a remote team. Our studio is based in Brooklyn, NY and occasional travel to New York City may be required. Because of the collaboration with our Art team, European time zones are preferred.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Lead Artist and Creative Director to create a complex, rich and immersive world
Working closely with other departments (Code, Level Design, Animation) to ensure that all technical requirements of the game are adhered to
Sourcing and organising appropriate reference material
Working from concept art and/or reference to create both unique and modular high quality game-ready 3d assets
Ensure assets are appropriately optimised for the target platforms
Working with external partners as well as our internal team to help mentor and ensure a consistent style and quality is maintained
Troubleshooting and problem-solving when required
Required Skills:
A love of narrative-based games and a passion for environmental storytelling!
Remote work requires a proactive attitude, a high level of self-motivation, great communication skills and the ability to self-organise
Previous experience in a professional game development environment, with at least one shipped Unreal product
A high level of written and spoken English.
Portfolio demonstrating strong examples of:
3d modelling and texturing (realistic assets only)
PBR material pipelines
Modular asset construction and world-building
Good understanding of colour and composition
Strong lighting skills, especially with Lumen
Examples of your workflow stages from start to finish
Expert proficiency in:
Maya
Zbrush
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Unreal Engine, with a good technical understanding of current UE 5 tech such as Nanite, Lumen and PCG
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Good understanding of current production processes
Some knowledge of Substance Designer
Traditional Art/Graphic Design abilities
Good understanding of material creation and editing
Knowledge of additional techniques, such as photogrammetry
