Senior Environment Artist - Photogrammetry & World Building

Embark; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Embark is seeking an Environment Artist to shape the game's physical world, in a role that blends art, tech, and collaboration. The candidate should bring deep knowledge of modelling, texturing, shaders, lighting and photogrammetry, and a strong sense for color theory and geography.

You will work closely with directors and cross-disciplinary teams to craft believable environments. The position emphasizes on-site work in Sweden, with a focus on delivering high-quality content within time and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in the game industry.
• A portfolio that showcases realistic game art.
• Excellent visual skillset and deep artistic understanding.
• Great communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of memory and performance in games.
• Ability to deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Props placement, terrain sculpting, and creation of natural biome content
• 3D modelling, texturing and shader work
• Create mood board and collect reference material to reach the direction presented by directors
• Work with photogrammetry and attend photogrammetry reference trips
• Play the game, participate in playtests and provide feedback
• Create plans for content production and workflows
• Work with and review content from relevant external partners

Skills

Visual artistry

Communication & collaboration

Gameplay understanding

Time/budget management

Task estimation

Role model / culture ambassador

Tools

Photogrammetry

Job description

Embark is seeking an Environment Artist to shape the game's physical world, in a role that blends art, tech, and collaboration. The candidate should bring deep knowledge of modelling, texturing, shaders, lighting and photogrammetry, and a strong sense for color theory and geography.

You will work closely with directors and cross-disciplinary teams to craft believable environments. The position emphasizes on-site work in Sweden, with a focus on delivering high-quality content within time and