Senior Environment Artist & Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Keyword Studios; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on different projects

3 weeks of paid leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading game development studio seeks an experienced Senior Environment Artist to join their team in British Columbia. In this role, you will create high-quality environment art and lead a team, ensuring the art meets performance and quality standards. Strong experience in Unreal Engine, leadership skills, and a minimum of 8 years in the game industry are required. The position offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional game industry experience with at least one shipped title.
• Strong modeling and texturing skills, particularly in real-time environments.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality environment work in Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality environment assets and scenes optimized for real-time performance.
• Lead execution for a small pod or strike team, breaking down tasks and prioritizing.
• Collaborate cross-discipline to ensure environments support gameplay.

Skills

Game environment art skills

Leadership and mentorship

Communication skills

Texturing and material definition skills

Real-time performance optimization

Tools

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

ZBrush

Job description

A leading game development studio seeks an experienced Senior Environment Artist to join their team in British Columbia. In this role, you will create high-quality environment art and lead a team, ensuring the art meets performance and quality standards. Strong experience in Unreal Engine, leadership skills, and a minimum of 8 years in the game industry are required. The position offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.