Role Overview

Build immersive, visually compelling real-time environments using modular workflows, strong composition, and optimized assets for game production.

Core Requirements

•  Strong understanding of environment composition, storytelling, and mood
•  Ability to create modular environments using reusable asset kits 
•  Experience assembling scenes directly inside the game engine 
•  Solid knowledge of architecture, scale, and spatial design 
•  Ability to translate concept art and reference into final environments 

Technical Skills

•  Strong knowledge of: 
  • Modular workflows & kit building
  •  Trim sheets, tileable materials, decals 
  •  Vertex painting & blending techniques 
•  Experience with Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen, Nanite, lighting workflows preferred)
•  Full pipeline understanding: 
  •  Blockout → asset creation → set dressing → lighting → polish 
•  Optimization skills: 
  •  Performance budgets 
  •  LODs and draw call reduction 

Production Expectations

•  Strong blockout and planning skills (foundation of environment workflow) 
•  Focus on: 
  •  Composition 
  •  Lighting 
  •  Storytelling & atmosphere 
•  Deliver high-quality final renders and breakdowns
•  Maintain consistency and cohesion across the scene

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

•  Build environments from blockout to final polish
•  Perform set dressing and world-building
•  Collaborate with: 
  •  Level designers 
  •  Lighting artists 
  •  Technical artists 
•  Ensure environments meet both artistic and gameplay needs 

Soft Skills

•  Strong artistic eye and attention to detail 
•  Problem-solving mindset
•  Clear communication and feedback handling 
•  Ability to work under deadlines and production constraints