Environment Artist

Ubisoft; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ubisoft as an Environment Artist and immerse yourself in creating stunning environments for 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora'. This role requires artistic flair, technical proficiency in 3D modeling, and a passion for worldbuilding to enhance the immersive gameplay experience. Contribute to a leading studio recognized for its commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and mental wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance and wellbeing allowances

Professional development resources

Paid volunteering days

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating environment art passion with game-ready outputs.
• Ability to develop environments based on concept art and design.
• Understanding of optimization techniques and Physically Based Rendering.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing environments for the game 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora'.
• Conduct research and engage in peer reviews to improve work quality.
• Communicate project's vision through detailed environmental design.

Skills

3D Modeling

Worldbuilding

Detail Orientation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

Blender

Level Editors

Job description

Job Description

The Role

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first person, action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney. Built using the latest iteration of the Snowdrop engine, and developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PC, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings to life the alluring world of Pandora with all of its beauty and danger in an immersive, open world experience.

As an Environment Artist, you are passionate about building amazing worlds for our players to explore. You have an eye for scale, perspective, and detail, and love to bring a story to life through the creation of awe-inspiring environments. You thrive on conducting in-depth research and engaging in peer review sessions to continuously improve the quality and consistency of your work.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a successful team, celebrating one of the largest film franchises in history. You understand the importance of collaboration and clear communication, and enjoy contributing to the bigger picture while sharing your knowledge with peers.

As our next Environment Artist, you will play an integral role in building the world of Pandora, communicating the project's vision through tone and style inspired by its narrative and design.

What you'll bring

• Ability to create interesting, detailed, and visually appealing environments;
• A portfolio demonstrating a passion for worldbuilding with environment art, showing your ability to develop game-ready environments based on concept art and level design blockout;
• Proficiency with industry-leading 3D modeling software (such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender);
• Knowledge of level editors;
• Understanding of Physically Based Rendering systems;
• Knowledge of optimization techniques;
• Ability to adapt to new processes and pipelines.

Joining Ubisoft means being part of an inclusive global brand. You will build upon your success and contribute to the production of world-class AAA games, helping to showcase our studio as a market leader.

With us, you'll find opportunities for career progression within a strong knowledge base in the games industry.

What we'll provide

We prioritize our people's creativity and wellbeing, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment with a hybrid working model requiring on-site presence for an average of 3 days per week. Our benefits include flexible hours, generous leave, health and insurance plans, professional development resources, community engagement, and support for mental health and wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, annual leave, and remote work options;
• Health insurance, life and income protection, wellbeing allowances;
• Resources for personal and professional growth;
• Paid volunteering days and community investment;
• Social activities and celebrations;
• Relocation support if needed.

We are committed to mental health and wellbeing, recognized as a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index and partners of Safe in Our World, offering training and resources to support mental health.

Ready to Apply?

We encourage diverse applications and look forward to learning about your background. Contact Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner:

Website: https://reflections.ubisoft.com/about/ubisoft-reflections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-murtagh-recruitment/

Social Channels: linktr.ee/UbisoftReflections

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Environment Artist (Apr 2025)

Company Description

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered.

At Ubisoft, we support and empower everyone, prioritizing equity and inclusivity to foster creativity and craft engaging gameplay experiences reflecting our talented game-makers and players.