Principal Environment Artist — Hybrid AAA World, Equity

Bonfire Studios, Inc; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,800 - 221,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Full benefits package

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A dynamic gaming studio in Irvine, California, is seeking a Senior/Principal Environment Artist. You will be responsible for creating immersive environments for the game Arkheron, ensuring every aspect supports gameplay and visual storytelling. This role requires deep experience in AAA-quality art, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of $174,800 - $221,817, along with equity and benefits that enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Deep experience creating AAA-quality environment art, ideally with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Proficient with industry-standard tools.
• Understand game development pipelines and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Building high-quality, in-game environment art that brings the world to life.
• Owning environment assets end-to-end.
• Partnering with design, lighting, and engineering to support gameplay.

Skills

AAA-quality environment art

Organic forms

Architecture

Color composition

Spatial storytelling

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Photoshop

Substance

Real-time engines

Job description

A dynamic gaming studio in Irvine, California, is seeking a Senior/Principal Environment Artist. You will be responsible for creating immersive environments for the game Arkheron, ensuring every aspect supports gameplay and visual storytelling. This role requires deep experience in AAA-quality art, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of $174,800 - $221,817, along with equity and benefits that enhance work-life balance.