Senior Environment Artist

Rebellion; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Oxford is seeking a talented Senior Environment Artist to drive the visual quality of an exciting unannounced title. This role requires creating props and environments, collaborating across departments, and producing benchmark-quality assets. Candidates should have strong experience in game development, a solid portfolio, and proficiency in tools like Blender and Substance Painter. The studio offers a creative atmosphere and the possibility of a hybrid work model.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Christmas closure

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in game development with production pipelines.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality, realistic props and environments.
• Excellent art fundamentals required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and build entire levels with level design.
• Create functional assets for the project.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on task direction.

Skills

Game development experience

3D prototyping

Artistic skills

Blender proficiency

PBR workflow knowledge

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Houdini

Substance Painter

Job description

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!

For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Environment Artist to help drive the visual quality of an exciting unannounced title. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team behind the Sniper Elite series, and fresh off the success of Atomfall, our biggest launch to date.

In this position, you will create props and environments in a realistic art style for one of our unannounced projects, while taking ownership of entire levels. You’ll collaborate across departments, produce benchmark-quality assets, and work proactively from loose briefs that require independent research and 3D prototyping.

Artistic background, enthusiastic attitude, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. You will have the opportunity to shape the project in meaningful ways and therefore enjoy a high level of autonomy.

This role is based at our riverside headquarters in Oxford, offering a creative and relaxed atmosphere where teamwork drives our success. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

We believe in the power of face‑to‑face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and building entire levels together with level design, with consideration of visual storytelling and memorable aesthetics.
• Create functional assets which can be shared across the project in respect of the technical and artistic constraints.
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of own work.
• Ensure the technical and artistic quality of the project by collaborating with Technical Artists and the Environment Art Team, and make changes when necessary.
• Support the Lead Artist in any ad‑hoc tasks and duties.
• Be an active mentor and role model for the Environment Art team. Work to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in game development with a solid understanding of production pipelines (full production‑cycle experience preferred).
• Portfolio showcasing high‑quality, realistic props and environments presented in‑engine, with confident composition, lighting, and materials.
• Excellent art fundamentals (composition, colour, scale, shape language, lighting) and the ability to articulate what’s working and what needs improving.
• Able to generate and iterate quickly in 3D, taking environments from blockout through to polished set‑dressing.
• Demonstrates originality and strong reference skills. Able to interpret reference, not just replicate, and elevate quality through iteration.
• Ideally confident in Blender (training can be provided); experience with Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, or similar DCC tools also welcomed.
• Strong PBR workflow knowledge, including Substance Painter and high‑to‑low baking.
• Comfortable building and optimising environments in a professional game engine, balancing quality with performance.

Benefits

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax‑Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Well‑being Support
• Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

#LI-Hybrid