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Lead Environment Artist

Posted by Placements24
southampton, hampshire, SO14 2AA, United Kingdom
Full time
Hybrid
£60,000 - £60,000 Per Annum

Job Description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Environment Artist to guide their world-building efforts in Southampton . You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of stunning and immersive game environments, from initial concept to final implementation. In this hybrid role, you will lead a team of talented artists, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and ensuring the highest quality in environmental design. This position is ideal for a seasoned artist who possesses a strong artistic vision, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for crafting believable and captivating virtual worlds that players will explore.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of environment artists, providing artistic direction and technical guidance.
Oversee the creation of high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, props, and architectural elements.
Establish and maintain artistic style guides and technical standards for environmental art.
Collaborate with level designers and art directors to translate game concepts into visually compelling environments.
Review and provide feedback on environment art assets, ensuring consistency and quality.
Optimize environments for performance across various target platforms.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an Environment Artist in the game industry, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating realistic or stylized game environments.
Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter, Photoshop).
Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
Excellent understanding of lighting , composition, and architectural design principles.
Proven leadership and communication skills for managing a team in a hybrid work model.

Benefits