Associate Environment Artist

Lightspeed Studios; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 72,151 - 115,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payment

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits

401(k) plan

15 to 25 days of vacation per year

13 paid holidays per year

10 days of paid sick leave

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Irvine, California, is seeking an Associate Environment Artist to join their talented team. The role involves creating visually stunning 3D environments for video games, contributing creativity while working closely with the art team to enhance player immersion.

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in a related field and should provide a portfolio showcasing their work. Knowledge of tools like Maya and ZBrush is essential, and a passion for video games is a must. Employees enjoy various benefits, including medical, dental, and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Art, Game Design, Animation, or a related field.
• A portfolio showcasing environment art projects, demonstrating attention to detail and creativity.
• Familiar with Maya (or equivalent), ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
• Basic understanding of game engines and their asset pipelines (e.g., Unity or Unreal).
• Passion for video games and a desire to contribute to the creation of compelling virtual worlds.
• A strong desire to push for self-growth in the professional environment art discipline.

Responsibilities

• Help environment artists with the creation and refinement of 3D models and textures.
• Assist in environment creation with a keen eye for landscapes and visual fidelity.
• Work on sculpting, low-poly mesh creation, UV unwrapping, and material setup.
• Learn and apply industry-standard tools and software in the game engine.
• Follow established art styles and iterate based on feedback from the team.
• Embrace opportunities to learn from all team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Collaboration

Proactive feedback seeking

Education

Diploma or degree in Art, Game Design, Animation, or related field

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Unity or Unreal

Job description

Lightspeed LA is a U.S.-based AAA game development studio for Tencent Games, focused on building open‑world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player‑driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Environment Artist to join our accomplished team of artists. As an Associate Environment Artist, you will work closely with our art team to create visually stunning and engaging environments for our video game title, bringing environments to life using existing pipelines while enhancing player immersion and interaction within a game world.

Responsibilities

• Help environment artists on the team with the creation and refinement of 3D models, textures, and assets for high‑quality game environments.
• Assist in environment creation with a keen eye for landscapes, details, and visual fidelity.
• Work on different aspects of environment creations such as sculpting, low‑poly mesh creation, UV unwrapping, and material setup.
• Learn and apply industry‑standard tools and software to bring your creative ideas to life within the game engine.
• Follow established art styles and iterate based on feedback from the team to achieve the desired quality.
• Embrace opportunities to learn from all team members to grow your skill set.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Art, Game Design, Animation, or a related field.
• A portfolio showcasing environment art projects, demonstrating attention to detail and creativity.
• Familiar with Maya (or equivalent), ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
• Basic understanding of game engines and their asset pipelines (e.g., Unity or Unreal).
• Passion for video games and a desire to contribute to the creation of compelling virtual worlds.
• A strong desire to push for self‑growth in the professional environment art discipline.

Desirable Skills

• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to proactively seek feedback and ask questions.
• Ability to take and implement feedback in a positive manner.

Location

State(s): US‑California‑Irvine

Compensation

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $72,151.56 to $115,900.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for a sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure).
• Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community.