Environment Artist

ARCANAUT STUDIOSEnvironment ArtistFULL-TIME | BC OR ALBERTA
(REMOTE FRIENDLY)
OUR ARC
Arcanaut Studios is a team of seasoned developers founded on the axiom that creative freedom and independence lead to better, more innovative games. We believe in the power of small, agile teams. We are decision makers with consistent collaboration across disciplines that drive the project vision and create a seamless player experience.
Arcanaut Studios is a Canadian company with offices in Edmonton, AB and Kelowna, BC. We offer a flexible work environment combining from-home, in-office, and remote work as well as competitive industry compensation and benefits. By joining us, you will be welcomed into a diverse team of talented developers creating an immersive universe of story, character, and discovery.
YOUR ARC
As an Environment Artist, you are responsible for crafting the visual soul of the game. You will transform 2D concepts and gray-box layout into breathtaking, immersive 3D environments that tell a story without saying a word. You have a high-end aesthetic sense and technical knowledge of modular workflows, material creation and engine constraints. Your solid ability to work within UE 5+ enables you to work efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with design and narrative to ensure the world is not only beautiful but functional for gameplay.
Responsibilities

• End to end creation of large-scale environments from block-out to final set dressing and lighting pass.
• Ability to define and prioritize your own tasks to meet deliverables on time for milestones
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure quality and vision come to life
• Model and texture high quality 3D assets using high to low poly pipelines
• Utilize efficient modular building kits and trim sheets to maximize visual variety while maintain performance
• Create realistic materials and complex layered shaders
• Adhere to technical budgets and naming conventions
• Listen to feedback from stakeholders and translate it into actionable plans

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience with UE 5 and blueprints
• 2+ years working on AAA action RPG titles
• Familiarity with gameplay mechanics in action/adventure/RPG titles
• Solid understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and architectural logic
• Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to craft organic and hard-surface sculpting

BENEFITS

• We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life while doing your best work, including medical and dental coverage, retirement savings contributions and a Flex Benefit program that has a wide array of coverage to best fit your personal situation.
• We offer 3 weeks of vacation per year in addition to summer and winter studio breaks that are each two weeks long.
• The hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $105,000 in addition to a bi-yearly performance-based bonus. The base pay may vary depending on the candidate’s region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

To apply, please include your CV with a link to your demo reel if applicable.