3D Environment Artist

Companion Group; London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression path

Fully remote position

Access to mentorship

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Join a leading AAA gaming studio as a 3D Environment Artist, responsible for crafting immersive game worlds inspired by retro-futuristic themes. Work fully remote, utilising your extensive experience in game development and proficiency in tools like Unreal Engine and Maya, to create environments that captivate players. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the design of a new co-op ARPG for the Nintendo Switch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game art, with at least 3+ years focused on environment creation.
• Strong understanding of retro-inspired aesthetics and ability to create PBR textures.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design and create visually stunning environments for the game.
• Optimize assets for Nintendo Switch to meet performance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with design and character teams to integrate environments.

Skills

Environment Creation

Communications Skills

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Optimisation Techniques

Education

5+ years in game art

Experience in shipped console titles

Tools

Maya

Blender

Photoshop

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Unreal Engine

Job description

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Companion Group is an AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. We are renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. As the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their multiplayer titles, we enable scalability, maximise player density, and craft immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within our clients’ in-house teams, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio, we value clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical expertise.

Are you a creative 3D Environment Artist passionate about crafting imaginative and immersive worlds? We’re looking for someone to join us and help shape the environments of our upcoming co-op ARPG for the Nintendo Switch. This project is inspired by the aesthetic of retro-futuristic animation and science-fantasy art from the late 20th century, delivering nostalgic charm paired with modern gameplay. We'd love to hear from you if you love designing worlds that captivate players!

Your Responsibilities

• Design and create visually stunning environments for a stylised ARPG, including organic and hard-surface assets.
• Build modular architecture kits and props to ensure efficient and cohesive world-building.
• Optimise assets for Nintendo Switch, meeting performance requirements for poly counts, draw calls, and texture memory.
• Collaborate closely with design and character teams to seamlessly integrate environments with gameplay.
• Oversee outsourced assets, providing feedback and handling intake/integration as needed.
• Conceptualise and execute unique biomes, exterior spaces, and areas that reflect the game’s vibrant aesthetic.
• Contribute to performance optimisation efforts, ensuring smooth and engaging gameplay.
  
  

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in game art, with at least 3+ years focused on environment creation.
• Expertise in stylised, non-photorealistic environments, with a strong understanding of retro-inspired aesthetics.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Maya/Blender, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, particularly in level performance and optimisation.
• Ability to create PBR textures that maintain a retro-futuristic look and feel.
• Understanding of gamepad controls and camera tuning for console games.
• Solid knowledge of level design best practices, including modular construction and environmental storytelling.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Experience working on shipped console titles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
  
  

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with lighting setups in Unreal Engine to enhance mood and atmosphere.
• Experience in shader creation to achieve unique, retro-inspired visual effects.
• Knowledge of VFX and particle systems to add depth and life to environments.
  
  

Benefits

• A clear career progression path with opportunities for growth and recognition.
• Fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the gaming industry.
• Be part of a passionate and dynamic team working on exciting, boundary-pushing projects.
  
  

Let’s build worlds that inspire and immerse players in the magic of a timeless era. Apply now and become part of one of the best game studios in the world!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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