Senior Environment Artist — Create AAA Worlds

Epic Games; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to help build immersive environments for our collaborations. You will work with a world-class art team to create and own points of interest, using Unreal Engine to bring designs to life.

The role requires 5+ years in games, a portfolio of AAA-quality environments, and strong English communication. You will mentor junior artists and ensure timely delivery across platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience building environments in the video game industry.
• 3 shipped AAA titles with environment art exposure.
• Online portfolio of previous work demonstrating art skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take game designs and concept art and bring them to life using Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with Leads and Production to ensure high-quality delivery and clear communication.
• Contribute to ideation and prototype environmental sets during pre-production.
• Build and texture architectural and thematic assets for environments.
• Mentor other Environment Artists and raise team quality and timeliness.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Environment art

Mentorship

Cross-team collaboration

English communication

Education

5+ years in video game industry

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Marmoset

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Job description

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to help build immersive environments for our collaborations. You will work with a world-class art team to create and own points of interest, using Unreal Engine to bring designs to life.

The role requires 5+ years in games, a portfolio of AAA-quality environments, and strong English communication. You will mentor junior artists and ensure timely delivery across platforms.