Senior Environment Artist Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

Senior Environment Artist

Senior (or above) Environment Artist – World Artist. Elsewhere Entertainment is ...

Location

United States of America , Santa Monica

Salary:

80800.00 - 149400.00 USD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid portfolio demonstrating focus and passion for 3d environment & prop creation
Professional experience in creating Environment or Prop Art in AAA game development with at least one AAA title connected to your name
Excellent artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer)
Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets, limits, and memory constraints
Ability to consistently resolve issues from a visual, production, and technical perspective
Basic ability to communicate visually utilizing traditional media
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and work under tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with level designers and the art director to discuss and understand game intentions and vision
Have ownership of a particular part of the game (i.e. a large part of the environment)
Participate in the ideation of locations/levels by performing research (collecting written descriptions and visual references)
Craft compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the game’s setting, story, and gameplay elements
Assess level scope with your immediate supervisor to establish an achievable production schedule
Build the rough map of the level with the level designer to show the preliminary graphic intentions, gameplays and ensure they are approved
Set up placeholders and submit prop and material requests to internal or OS teams
follow up on the progress and quality of the work during its development
Create a variety of 3D models (architecture, foliage, props) from photo references and concept art
Build (set dress, edit, optimize) realistic detailed 3d environments from photo reference and concept

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
Relocation assistance

Fulltime

Senior Environment Artist

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Environment Artist to help d...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford

Salary:

Not provided

Rebellion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong professional experience in game development with a solid understanding of production pipelines (full production-cycle experience preferred)
Portfolio showcasing high-quality, realistic props and environments presented in-engine, with confident composition, lighting, and materials
Excellent art fundamentals (composition, colour, scale, shape language, lighting) and the ability to articulate what’s working and what needs improving
Able to generate and iterate quickly in 3D, taking environments from blockout through to polished set-dressing
Demonstrates originality and strong reference skills. Able to interpret reference, not just replicate, and elevate quality through iteration
Ideally confident in Blender (training can be provided)
experience with Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, or similar DCC tools also welcomed
Strong PBR workflow knowledge, including Substance Painter and high-to-low baking
Comfortable building and optimising environments in a professional game engine, balancing quality with performance

Job Responsibility

Planning and building entire levels together with level design, with consideration of visual storytelling and memorable aesthetics
Create functional assets which can be shared across the project in respect of the technical and artistic constraints
Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of own work
Ensure the technical and artistic quality of the project by collaborating with Technical Artists and the Environment Art Team, and make changes when necessary
Support the Lead Artist in any ad hoc tasks and duties
Be an active mentor and role model for the Environment Art team. Work to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm

What we offer

22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
Enhanced Family Leave
Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
Enhanced Pension Scheme
EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events

Fulltime

Senior Environment Artist - Terrain

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior (or above) Environment Artist - ...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong portfolio demonstrating experience and interest in 3D terrain and world creation
Professional experience contributing to environment or world terrain development in AAA or comparable game development contexts
Strong artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in industry-standard terrain modeling software like, Gaia or World Creator
Experience working in modern game engines and understand performance considerations such as budgets and memory constraints
Approach challenges from artistic, production, and technical perspectives
Can communicate visual ideas clearly, including through sketches or traditional media
Work effectively in collaborative team environments
Adapt to evolving project needs and shifting priorities

Job Responsibility

Contributing to the ideation of large spaces through research, written descriptions, and visual references
Create and refine large-scale terrain using engine tools and external sculpting software, shaping mountains, valleys, cliffs and natural landforms that support gameplay and visual direction
Generate and refine heightmaps, splat maps, and mask data to ensure clean topology and efficient world composition
Use procedural tools and LiDAR-based samples to build seamless landscapes while maintaining artistic control and cohesion
Collaborate with level designers to ensure terrain supports traversal, combat spaces, sightlines, and overall gameplay flow
Partner with foliage, biome, lighting, and environment artists to ensure cohesive integration with vegetation, architecture, and atmosphere
Contribute to terrain workflow documentation, best practices, and continuous improvement of landscape pipelines and toolsets

Fulltime

Senior/ 2D Environment Concept Artist

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

IGG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Art-related major with a strong artistic foundation
Minimum 5 years of experience in Western cartoon-style environment concept design
experience leading a design team is highly preferred
Passion for games and a focus on player experience, with the ability to collaborate on product improvements through your work
Strong sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, high level of engagement, and commitment to team goals
Proficiency in required design software, and familiarity with using AI tools to assist in environment concept creation, effect optimization, and efficiency improvement

Job Responsibility

Possess excellent artistic expression skills, contribute to defining the game's visual style, and develop environment concept design templates and guidelines
Demonstrate strong environment planning abilities, leading and organizing the work of concept artists and production staff
Participate in core environment design tasks, review outsourced design drafts, and guide external production teams
Conduct design reviews in accordance with the environment concept pipeline
Accumulate and share environment design expertise within the team

Senior 3D Environment & Level Artist

We are looking for a Senior 3D Environment & Level Artist to join our team and c...

Location

Romania; Moldova , Iasi; Chisinau

Salary:

Not provided

Feel IT Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Artist, Environment Artist, or Level Designer in games or simulations
Strong proficiency in Blender, 3ds Max, Maya (or equivalent)
Proven experience creating both greybox prototypes and polished, production-ready scenes
Solid understanding of PBR materials, texturing, and optimization for real-time engines
Experience working with Unity (import/export pipeline, scene organization
deep engine programming not required)
Strong artistic judgment, attention to detail, and excellent spatial reasoning
Ability to balance visual quality with performance constraint
A strong portfolio showcasing realistic environments and/or assets
English proficiency – written and spoken

Job Responsibility

Design, build, and iterate immersive, realistic, and logically structured environments (forests, fields, urban areas, mission zones and interior locations)
Create greybox layouts to prototype level flow, spatial logic, and mission readability
Model, texture, and optimize high-quality 3D assets, including environments, props, and drone models
Apply PBR workflows to achieve realism while maintaining real-time performance
Integrate assets into Unity, working closely with developers on scene setup and optimization.
Ensure visual consistency, technical quality, and performance stability across all scenarios.
Participate in level design decisions and contribute to overall environment composition.
Create, document, and maintain a reusable asset library for current and future projects.
Adapt assets to meet technical constraints of real-time simulation and training use cases.

What we offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive working climate with flexible work practices
Lunch tickets
Coffee, fruits and other goodies at the office
Sport facilities
Company-sponsored events
Travelling opportunities in some project areas
Career development opportunities (certifications / trainings / conferences)
Feel IT referral bonus

Fulltime

Senior Artist

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4+ years of experience in console development with at least 2 shipped titles
Effective visual and verbal communication skills when directing internal or external teams or individuals
Excellent resource management and judgement
Comfortable liaising with and presenting to clients in an authoritative and professional manner
Someone who is self-motivated, friendly, gregarious with attention to detail and a passion for delivering the best possible game experience
Excellent at managing deadlines & budgets, with excellent time management skills
Experience developing and implementing solid art production pathways
The ability to find creative solutions when troubleshooting and assessing risks
A good understanding of cutting-edge artistic techniques and tools and the ability to implement them into current practical practices
Creative and self-motivated

Job Responsibility

Conceive, create and be a key part of the team in creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals for AAA titles

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
Ongoing training and development, with career progression
Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme

Fulltime

Senior Artist (External Development)

Senior Artist (External Development) Dambuster Studios - creators of the number ...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent spoken, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tasks, instructions, and technical issues to external partners
Strong ability to work from detailed concept art and reference materials when supporting external teams
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adhere to asset organisation standards, and follow established pipelines
In-depth understanding of art development workflows, including high-to-low poly modelling, lighting, and PBR material authoring, with the ability to define best practices that minimise visual issues and bugs
Solid understanding of game engine tools, pipelines, and technical limitations (memory, GPU, CPU performance)
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, overcome setbacks, and identify effective solutions
Ability to mentor and support junior artists, sharing best practices and raising overall team quality
Willingness to travel when required to support external development

Job Responsibility

Provide clear technical and aesthetic feedback to external artists, maintaining a consistent high-quality bar for the game
Collaborate with the Art Director, Lead Artist, Lead Environment Artist, and other senior staff to align external content with the project vision
Coordinate with internal artists and production teams to ensure smooth collaboration with external partners
Prepare and maintain art briefs, asset packs, and documentation to guide external development teams
Contribute to and refine art style guides, development pipelines, and best practices, working with wider art and engineering teams to resolve risks and improve workflows
Facilitate art reviews with art leadership, ensuring clear and actionable feedback is communicated to external teams
Partner with concept artists and art direction to ensure reference material provided to external teams is clear, detailed, and production ready
Help establish and uphold visual benchmarks to guide external partners in meeting the studio's quality expectations
Create high-quality models, materials, and environments as required to support production and provide examples for external teams
Support, mentor, and inspire junior artists, providing guidance on best practices and studio workflows

What we offer

Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, remaining hours worked flexibly
Domestic relocation support, if required
Work styles: fully studio-based, hybrid (you must live within 50 miles of our studio and a reasonably commutable time, and be happy to come in 2-3 days per week), or remote (from anywhere within the UK)
Holiday allowance that increases with service (to a maximum of 30 days plus statutory public holidays)
Annual pay reviews
Company pension contribution that increases with service
Company enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers)
Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios
Studio funded learning and development opportunities
Modern game development environment with the latest technologies

Fulltime

Senior Concept Artist - Treyarch (Los Angeles)

Treyarch is looking for an experienced, self-driven, highly imaginative, and ver...

Location

United States of America , Playa Vista

Salary:

80800.00 - 149400.00 USD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years’ experience working as a professional concept artist in game development or film
A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional concept art and visual storytelling with an emphasis on realistic environments
Expert proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Blender and Photoshop, with the ability to create highly polished, realistic environments
A strong understanding of the current industry advancements in techniques and tools, coupled with the ability to create content
Strong command of artistic fundamentals including composition, perspective, scale, lighting, and color
Versatility across sketching, rendering, matte painting, and visual design, with the judgment to balance quality and speed
Deep understanding of architecture, world-building, and environmental design
Ability to accurately depict a wide range of materials, surfaces, and moods
Track record of delivering high-quality work on time in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized with strong research and reference-gathering skills

Job Responsibility

Define and drive the visual direction for environments through high-impact concept art, including key art, 3D block-outs, renders, and 2D paint-overs
Translate ideas into clear, production-ready visuals that align teams and elevate the overall player experience
Paint over and refine 3D geometry to rapidly iterate and communicate design intent
Partner closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure concepts are compelling, actionable, and aligned with gameplay goals
Immerse yourself in the game—leveraging documentation, playtesting, and collaboration—to deliver informed, best-in-class visuals
Mentor and inspire the concept team, raising the bar for quality, creativity, and process

What we offer

20 vacation days and 16 holidays
10 weeks of family leave
free lunches and snacks at our office
comprehensive healthcare
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
relocation assistance

Fulltime

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