Create custom environment assets and assemble environment areas (this is not primarily modular kit-building).
Model and texture organic environment assets (rock walls, cliffs, tree roots, terrain-like forms) plus hard-surface props.
Author high-quality materials in Substance 3D and apply them effectively in-engine.
Understand shader concepts well enough to work within limits, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Tech Art/Engineering.
Own optimization fundamentals: budgets, LODs, performance constraints, and console targets.
Proactively problem-solve, communicate clearly, and contribute to a healthy team culture.
Collaborate closely with the Environment Lead and Art Director; partner with Tech Art/Engineering as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 2-years of professional game industry experience working in a stylized realism art style.
Strong environment modeling skills in Maya and/or Blender experience.
Strong material creation skills in Substance 3D and Zbrush.
Proven end-to-end environment workflow experience (modeling through in-engine implementation in Unreal Engine 4 or 5).
Demonstrated optimization knowledge (LODs, budgets, constraints).
Clear written and verbal communication; strong collaboration habits.
Can work Eastern (ET) core hours with possible overlap hours with Pacific (PT).
Work options are flexible: remote / hybrid / onsite.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on different projects
3 weeks of paid leave
Benefits package including medical, dental and vision
Sick Leave
Disability Coverage
Performance bonus
Corporate holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
Professional Development
Snacks, drinks, ping pong, and more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

environment modelingmaterial creationoptimization knowledgeshader conceptsend-to-end environment workflowLOD managementperformance constraintstexturingorganic modelinghard-surface modeling

Soft Skills

problem-solvingclear communicationcollaborationteam culture contribution