Environment Art Lead
Core
Lead environment art for a co-op, open-world game in Unreal Engine 5, creating biomes, architecture, terrain, foliage, and hero spaces while guiding a small team.
Role type
Senior IC environment art lead (open-world game)
Builds
Visually compelling open-world environments for a co-op game
Domain
Video game development (open-world, co-op)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Unreal Engine 5, modular kit creation, stylized art direction, pipeline ownership, team mentorship, lighting and material creation, performance optimization
Preferred skills
Generative AI tools, outsourcing coordination, remote asynchronous collaboration
Technologies
Unreal Engine 5, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Maya, Blender, 3DS Max
Responsibilities
Create final-quality environment assets and scenes from blockout to polish; Establish artistic standards and provide feedback to the team; Collaborate with Game Art Director and concept artists; Lead and support the Environment Art team including hiring and mentoring; Own and improve the environment art pipeline; Monitor industry developments and recommend new tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership