Environment Artist

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln•Jonesboro, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Environment Artist to design and build immersive worlds for games, film, or interactive media. This role focuses on creating high-quality 3D environments, landscapes, and assets that enhance storytelling and user experience. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye, technical proficiency in 3D tools, and the ability to collaborate with designers, developers, and other artists to bring environments to life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Game Art, 3D Design, Animation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5+ years of experience in environment art for games, film, or real-time applications
Strong portfolio showcasing environment design and 3D assets
Proficiency in tools like Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter/Designer, and game engines (Unreal/Unity)
Understanding of lighting, composition, color theory, and spatial design
Knowledge of optimization techniques for real-time rendering
Familiarity with PBR workflows and asset pipelines

Nice To Haves

Experience with photogrammetry or procedural generation tools
Knowledge of scripting (Python, Blueprints, or similar)
Experience working on shipped titles or production projects

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 3D environments, including terrain, architecture, props, and set dressing
Develop assets from concept art to final in-engine implementation
Optimize environments for performance while maintaining visual fidelity
Work with level designers to ensure environments support gameplay and narrative
Apply lighting, textures, and materials to achieve desired visual style
Use industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max
Maintain consistency with art direction and project requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve technical and visual issues
Participate in reviews and iterate based on feedback