Lead Environment Artist

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As Lead Environment Artist at Housemarque, you'll spearhead the visual direction of upcoming AAA games, mentoring a team of 5-15 artists. Responsibilities include establishing a cohesive visual vision, collaborating with various teams (including external partners), setting quality standards, optimizing workflows, solving complex development challenges, and ensuring alignment between artistic direction and gameplay needs. You'll utilize cutting-edge technologies and mentor team members while working on high-profile Sony projects. Success requires strong leadership, communication, and a deep passion for game art and innovation within Housemarque's unique style. You'll also support external development teams and ensure projects meet deadlines and standards.
Must have:
  • 8+ years AAA Environment Artist experience
  • Shipped 2+ AAA projects, team lead experience
  • Strong leadership & communication skills
  • Expertise in environment creation (blockout to release)
  • Passion for game art & innovation
  • Fluency in English
Perks:
  • Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare
  • Relocation package
  • Nordic work-life balance
  • Collaborative culture
  • Access to PlayStation Studios resources

Job Details

OUR STUDIO

At Housemarque, we believe gameplay always comes first. With technical excellence and compelling narrative, spiced with our trademark neon flair and top-notch audiovisual feedback, we want our players to always feel actively engaged with the worlds we have created for them.

Our latest Award-Winning game Returnal, released on PS5 in 2021, embraces all these qualities. THIS is our DNA!

We value Nordic work-life balance by growing sustainably and ensuring our employees have the time and means to develop personally and professionally during work time.

We were established in 1995 with strong roots in the Finnish demoscene. In June 2021 we joined the PlayStation Studios, after years of partnership.

If you wish to join us for our next journey, apply today!

Housemarque is looking for a Lead Environment Artist!

THE JOB

As the Lead Environment Artist of the talented and passionate Environment Art team behind RETURNAL, you will work closely with our Art teams and external partners to drive the next evolution of Housemarque games.

Your main responsibilities include shaping and executing the project’s vision for Environment Art, leading and mentoring a highly talented team, and optimizing workflows for seamless collaboration across disciplines and external partners. You will play a key part in bringing Housemarque’s unique and creative environments to life in cutting-edge 1st party Sony games.

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Work directly with Art Direction to establish a cohesive visual vision for the project, break down how it can be achieved, and organize your team to bring it to life.
  • Demonstrate expertise in AAA environment creation, from blockout to release, while collaborating across disciplines.
  • Set quality standards and benchmarks in collaboration with Principal Artists, reinforcing them through consistent and proactive feedback.
  • Solve complex development challenges, ensuring that both gameplay needs and artistic direction are met.
  • Collaborate with leadership, management, and production to establish workflows that deliver high-quality results within scope and on schedule.
  • Work closely with Technical and VFX Artists to develop tools and pipelines that uphold Housemarque’s signature technical excellence.
  • Mentor and coach artists, advancing their skill sets and professionalism through guidance, one-on-ones, and hands-on work.
  • Communicate effectively with all disciplines and external partners, ensuring alignment and smooth collaboration across the team.
  • Foster an environment of autonomy and self-reliance, maintaining momentum and navigating uncertainty with confidence.
  • Support external development, ensuring that external teams receive the same reviews, guidance, standards, and communication as internal artists.

What will help you to be successful in this role?

  • 8+ years of experience as an Environment Artist in AAA games, with at least two shipped projects and experience leading a team of 5–15 professionals.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate collaboration and present ideas effectively.
  • A constant drive for cohesion, inspiration, and enthusiasm, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
  • A relentless passion for innovation, pushing the boundaries of visual excellence as we evolve Housemarque’s artistic direction.
  • A results-driven mindset, taking ownership of your team’s deliverables and ensuring work is completed on time and at a high standard.
  • A deep passion for game art, with solid artistic fundamentals and a keen understanding of how art enhances gameplay experiences.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, paired with proactive communication habits.

What we offer to you?

  • Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
  • Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
  • A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
  • Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
  • Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
  • Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
  • Access to Playstation Studios collaboration, games and more!

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland. 

We will start interviewing promising candidates immediately so please apply as soon as possible.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Housemarque is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.

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