3D Environment Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

Side • Charleston, SC

7d

About The Position

This listing is for a Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles, not an immediate open position. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience. These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, candidates from this pool will be reviewed and contacted if they most closely align with the specific requirements of a co-development opportunity. Side maintains strong relationships with its talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities, and will check in to confirm availability and interest. Hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring matches with the right opportunities when they become available.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Environment Artist in the video game industry.
• Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer, and either Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and material creation.
• Familiarity with optimization techniques for real-time environments.
• Strong eye for composition, lighting, color theory, and detail.
• Ability to create both realistic and stylized environments as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to feedback and iterative processes.
• Genuine enthusiasm for crafting immersive game worlds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with procedural tools or pipelines (e.g., Houdini).
• Familiarity with photogrammetry workflows.
• Knowledge of scripting or technical art tools for workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including landscapes, architecture, and props, ensuring alignment with the project’s creative vision and gameplay requirements.
• Work closely with art leads, game designers, and other team members to craft immersive, visually appealing game worlds.
• Utilize industry-standard tools to model, texture, and optimize assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of art pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient production.
• Ensure consistency in environmental art style and quality across the project.
• Collaborate in troubleshooting and resolving artistic or technical issues that arise during production.
• Stay updated on industry trends and techniques to continuously improve the quality of environment art.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed