Junior Environment Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Junior Environment Artist, you will collaborate with a senior team, focusing on level assembly and set dressing. You'll work with level designers to create immersive environments. Additionally, you'll engage in asset creation, kitbashing, and support external vendor communication. Your mission includes assembling levels, set dressing environments, creating assets, assisting with vendor coordination, participating in review cycles, and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Must have:
- Passion for compelling environment art with an eye for detail and design.
- Solid portfolio showcasing modeling and texture skills.
- Familiarity with 3D software and texturing tools.
- Knowledge of sculpting tools and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to adapt to established workflows, especially in Unreal Engine 5.
- A collaborative attitude and openness to constructive feedback.
- Good communication skills, with fluency in English.
Good to have:
- Fluency in German
Perks:
- Modern office in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Free language courses.
- Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships.
- A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket.
- Tax-free Probonio vouchers.
- Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom).
- Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget.
- 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off.
10 skills required
Job Details
Our Story:
At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.
We’re the minds behind titles like Lords of the Fallen, The Surge series, and Atlas Fallen, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior Environment Artist (f/m/x) to support our creative team by bringing stunning worlds and memorable gaming experiences to life.
Your Quest:
As a Junior Environment Artist, you will closely collaborate with a senior team, primarily focusing on level assembly and set dressing. You'll work hand-in-hand with level designers to create immersive, visually compelling environments through careful placement and composition of assets. Additionally, you'll engage in asset creation, kitbashing, and provide support in communicating with external vendors.
Your mission includes:
- Assembling levels in cooperation with level designers, ensuring immersive environments and effective gameplay integration
- Set dressing environments to enhance storytelling and visual appeal
- Creating assets and kitbashing to support environmental storytelling and aesthetic goals
- Assisting with external vendor coordination, including preparing briefs and providing clear, actionable feedback
- Actively participating in review cycles and constructively applying feedback to continuously improve visual quality
- Contributing to a structured, collaborative, and creatively stimulating work environment
Your Toolkit:
- A passion for creating compelling environment art with an excellent eye for detail, aesthetics, and design
- Solid portfolio showcasing skills in both hard-surface and organic modeling, texture creation, and an understanding of form, shape, and composition
- Familiarity with industry-standard 3D software (Maya is a plus) and texturing tools (Substance Painter/Designer)
- Solid knowledge of sculpting tools such as ZBrush, with enthusiasm for further development
- Willingness and ability to learn new pipelines and adapt to established workflows, especially within Unreal Engine 5
- A collaborative attitude and openness to constructive feedback, eager to grow through an iterative creative process
- Good communication skills, with fluency in English (German is a plus)
- Please include a strong cover letter with your application
Power-Ups You Receive:
At DECK 13 Interactive, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. Here’s what we offer to make that happen:
- A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)
- Free language courses to help you expand your skills
- Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships
- A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute
- Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month
- Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being
- Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget
- 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off
Our Commitment to Inclusivity:
DECK 13 Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.
We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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