3D Environment Artist

Job Responsibilities

• Create 3D environment assets, including architecture, modular building sets, terrain elements, vegetation, rocks and props.
• Produce reusable, modular and performance-optimised assets based on concept art, level design and project requirements.
• Handle the environment art pipeline, including high-poly and low-poly modelling, UV creation, baking, texturing and material production.
• Import and set up models, materials, textures and prefabs in Unity.
• Work closely with concept artists, level designers, lighting artists, technical artists and programmers.
• Optimise models, textures, materials and LODs according to mobile performance requirements.
• Ensure that assets meet the project’s visual quality, technical standards and production schedule.
• Support both realistic and stylised environment production.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in 3D environment art or game asset production.
• Proficiency in environment modelling, UV mapping, baking, texturing and material creation.
• Good understanding of PBR workflows, modular asset production and real-time optimisation.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max or Blender.
• Proficiency in ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Practical experience importing and setting up 3D assets in Unity.
• Basic understanding of Unity materials, prefabs, LODs, texture settings and scene management.
• Ability to independently complete standard environment assets from reference through final engine implementation.
• Good communication, time management and teamwork skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating environment assets and in-engine work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile game development.
• Experience with modular buildings, vegetation, terrain and props.
• Experience with fixed-camera or SLG environments.
• Experience with realistic or stylised art production.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, Substance Designer, C4D or similar tools.
• Basic experience producing character or creature assets.

Skills

Communication, Architecture, Unity 3D, concept artwork, Blender, Model Deployment, ZBrush, Concept Art Creation, Project Quality, 3D Studio Max, Gaming Industry, Real-Time Production, Gaming, Baking, Time Management, Environment Modeling