Unreal Environment Artist — Realistic Worlds, PBR & Nanite

BULKHEAD Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BULKHEAD Limited is seeking an Environment Artist to build realistic game environments in Derby, on-site. You will create scenes, modular kits and prefabs, and develop PBR materials for Unreal Engine 5, ensuring assets integrate smoothly into the world.

The role requires 2+ years in game development with Unreal Engine 4/5, strong world-building ability, and proficiency with tools like 3ds Max/Blender, Photoshop and ZBrush. Collaborative production and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of game-development experience and Unreal Engine 4/5 experience.
• Strong real-time world-building skills and familiarity with Nanite, Lumen and PBR materials.
• Experience with 3ds Max or Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter and ZBrush.
• Good communication and traditional painting skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of realistic environment assets and scenes for BULKHEAD’s game worlds.
• Build scenes, modular kits and prefabs from concepts and references.
• Develop realistic PBR materials and integrate assets into Unreal Engine 5.
• Resolve geometry, texture and performance issues while collaborating with design, technical art and production.

Skills

Unreal Engine

World-building

Communication

Tools

3ds Max

Blender

Photoshop

Substance Designer

Substance Painter

ZBrush

Job description

BULKHEAD Limited is seeking an Environment Artist to build realistic game environments in Derby, on-site. You will create scenes, modular kits and prefabs, and develop PBR materials for Unreal Engine 5, ensuring assets integrate smoothly into the world.

The role requires 2+ years in game development with Unreal Engine 4/5, strong world-building ability, and proficiency with tools like 3ds Max/Blender, Photoshop and ZBrush. Collaborative production and clear communication are essential.