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Environment Artist (UGC)

Scotland, United Kingdom (On-site)

Environment Artist (UGC)

39 Minutes ago • All levels • Technical Art • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As an Environment Artist focused on User Generated Content (UGC), you'll design and build high-quality game environments from concept to polished visuals, ensuring alignment with artistic and gameplay visions. Collaborate with designers, programmers, and other artists to integrate visual storytelling with gameplay. Iterate on level art based on feedback, balancing aesthetics with performance. Leverage player-facing creation tools and game engines to empower user creativity. Stay updated on industry trends and solve technical challenges to maintain smooth level performance. The role requires proficiency in environment art principles, game engine experience (Unreal Engine 5 preferred), modeling software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender), texturing, shading, and asset optimization. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Must have:

High-quality environment creation
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Unreal Engine 5 & modeling software proficiency
Texturing, shading, asset optimization
Strong communication skills

Good to have:

Procedural asset creation experience
Familiarity with player-facing creation tools
Scripting or blueprint system knowledge

Perks:

Unlimited coaching & therapy
Stock Options
Pension scheme
Socials
25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Cycle2Work Scheme
Electric Car Charging

As a Environment Artist focused on User Generated Content (UGC), you will play a pivotal role in creating visually stunning and hight quality arcs, environments and open world encounters. Your work will involve a mix of artistic flair and technical skill, leveraging player-facing creation tools to craft immersive and memorable game worlds. A portfolio demonstrating your expertise in environmental art and level composition is essential for this role.

Department: Art
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Edinburgh
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: Kelvin Janson

Key Responsibilities

Environment Creation: Design and build high-quality game environments, from concept to polished visuals, while ensuring they align with the artistic and gameplay vision.
Collaboration: Partner with content designers, programmers, and other artists to seamlessly integrate visual storytelling with gameplay functionality.
Iteration: Apply feedback from leads and directors to refine and optimize level art, balancing aesthetic quality with performance considerations.
Tool Utilization: Leverage player-facing creation tools and game engines to craft environments that empower and inspire user creativity.
Trend Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, tools, and techniques to elevate the visual quality and player experience of UGC content.
Problem Solving: Address technical challenges related to environment art, ensuring that all levels run smoothly and meet performance benchmarks.

Requirements

Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create engaging and visually striking environments, preferably including examples developed in game engines or through UGC tools.
Artistic Skills: Proficiency in environment art principles, including composition, lighting, and color theory.
Game Engine and Modelling Experience: Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and modelling software such as 3DS Max, Maya and Blender.
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of texturing, shading, and optimizing assets for performance. Familiarity with scripting or blueprint systems is advantageous.
Adaptability: Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and adjusting to evolving creative directions.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate and discuss artistic and technical concepts.
Industry Experience: Prior games industry experience is highly valued but not mandatory with an exceptional portfolio and demonstrable skills.

Bonus Skills

Experience with procedural asset creation tools (e.g., Substance Designer, Houdini).
Familiarity with player-facing creation tools or modding communities.
Passion for empowering players through UGC tools and content.

Benefits

Our Global Benefits & Perks

Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years
Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
And even more benefits based on your location!

If you’re based in the UK

25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

About Build A Rocket Boy

Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game developer, headquartered in Edinburgh Scotland, with operations in Budapest Hungary, the Netherlands, France, and California USA. Led by game developer Leslie Benzies, Build A Rocket Boy’s team includes hundreds of the industry’s brightest development talents with the shared vision to create new and innovative entertainment experiences. Build A Rocket Boy’s first project is EVERYWHERE – a new multi-world game experience that blurs the line between reality and the digital world.

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