Principal Environment Artist

Job Summary

To support the creative vision of a leading indie horror game studio, the full-time Principal Environment Artist will design and build immersive environments, driving visual standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance gameplay and storytelling.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and create realistic and semi-stylized atmospheric environments for horror games
• Establish visual and technical benchmarks for other Environment Artists while mentoring and providing feedback
• Collaborate with Narrative and Design leads to translate creative direction into cohesive environments

Required qualifications:

• Exceptional portfolio showcasing AAA-quality environment art, including set dressing, modeling, and texturing
• Expertise in modular environment construction and reusable asset systems
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, and Unreal Engine 5
• Deep understanding of horror visual language and mood construction
• Experience mentoring artists and influencing quality across multiple teams