Environmental Artist

Atlas Creative; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Creative is seeking an Environmental Artist to craft immersive game environments, leveraging Unreal Engine and industry-standard tools. You will sculpt, texture, and optimize worlds that players explore, contributing to moments that resonate across the Fortnite-style universe.

The role requires collaboration across designers and programmers, a strong eye for lighting and composition, and a track record in large-scale UGC or AAA environment art.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and asset integration.
• Strong collaboration with designers, programmers and artists.
• Experience creating environmental art for large-scale UGC or AAA titles.

Responsibilities

• Design and craft visually stunning 3D environments.
• Contribute to level design, ensuring environmental art complements gameplay.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to integrate assets.
• Use Unreal Engine, Substance, Blender and Maya to sculpt, texture, and build environments.
• Optimize assets for performance without sacrificing quality.
• Stay updated with UGC trends to apply cutting-edge techniques.
• Contribute to delivering memorable moments through artistic excellence.

Skills

Unreal Engine

3D modeling

Blender

Maya

Texturing

Lighting

Tools

Blender

Maya

Adobe Substance

Job description

WHY ATLAS CREATIVE?

At Atlas Creative, innovation meets passion in the quest to create “moments” for our players. We’re not just about creating games; we’re about building out experiences that resonate and impact players long after they’ve stepped away. We boast a team that’s talented, forward-thinking, and absolutely committed to redefining the limits of user-generated content. Every member is pivotal in shaping our collective vision. If you’re seeking not just a job, but a journey, Atlas Creative is your destination. If you are looking for an environment where creativity thrives and collaboration is a way of life this might be the career for you.

What You’ll Do

As an Environmental Artist at Atlas Creative, you play an essential role in molding the very worlds our players will explore. By leveraging your artistic prowess and technical know-how, you’ll breathe life into our game environments, creating unforgettable landscapes and settings that captivate and immerse. Dive into the expansive universe of Fortnite and make your mark on its vast landscapes.

In This Role You Will

• Design and craft visually stunning 3D environments.
• Contribute to level design, ensuring that environmental art complements and enhances the gameplay experience.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, and other artists to ensure art assets are fully realized, optimized and integrated into the game.
• Utilize tools and software like Unreal Engine, Adobe Substance, Blender and others to sculpt, texture, and build out game environments.
• Optimize assets for performance without compromising artistic integrity.
• Stay up-to-date with UGC trends to introduce and employ cutting‑edge techniques.
• Contribute to our overarching vision of delivering memorable “moments” for our players through artistic excellence.

what We’re Looking For

• The ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to give and receive feedback and integrate it to improve both individual and project outcomes.
• A keen eye for detail, composition, color, and lighting.
• Proficient in 3D modeling tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, etc…) and an expert in Unreal Engine.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating detailed and immersive game environments.
• A solid background in game development, with particular emphasis on environmental art for large-scale UGC projects or AAA titles.