Senior Environment Artist

1 Day ago • All levels • Environment Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Expression Games is seeking a highly-skilled Senior Environment Artist to model and texture environment kits, props, and organic assets. The role involves delivering high-quality content aligned with art direction, setting up environments with visual storytelling, and maintaining consistency across assigned level sectors. Candidates should possess strong artistic skills, expert knowledge of game development pipelines, and proficiency in Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine 4/5. This position also includes mentoring junior artists and fostering a collaborative studio culture.

Must have:

Model and texture environment kits, hard-surface props and organic assets
Deliver high-quality content aligned with established art direction, production timelines and technical specifications
Set dress environments with compelling and believable visual storytelling
Maintain ownership of assigned level sectors ensuring consistency and quality
Contribute actively to feedback, planning and review sessions in collaboration with the art team
Partner with seniors across other disciplines to drive the creative and technical development of the title
Mentor and support junior artists providing guidance to develop their skills and performance
Foster a positive, collaborative and engaging studio culture through teamwork and professional conduct
Strong artistic skills
Experience in leading level environment teams
Expert knowledge of the video game development process and production pipelines
Excellent communication skills and teamwork-oriented attitude
Expert knowledge of Blender, Photoshop and Substance Painter
Experience creating content in Unreal Engine 4/5
Shipped multiple AA/AAA titles in a mid or senior role

Perks:

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Remote working
30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
Private medical insurance with BUPA

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Job Details

Senior Environment Artist

We're looking for a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Environment Artist to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

Model and texture environment kits, hard-surface props and organic assets
Deliver high-quality content aligned with established art direction, production timelines and technical specifications
Set dress environments with compelling and believable visual storytelling
Maintain ownership of assigned level sectors ensuring consistency and quality
Contribute actively to feedback, planning and review sessions in collaboration with the art team
Partner with seniors across other disciplines to drive the creative and technical development of the title
Mentor and support junior artists providing guidance to develop their skills and performance
Foster a positive, collaborative and engaging studio culture through teamwork and professional conduct

What we’re looking for

Strong artistic skills
Experience in leading level environment teams
Expert knowledge of the video game development process and production pipelines
Excellent communication skills and teamwork-oriented attitude
A passion for video games and art
A creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Expert knowledge of Blender, Photoshop and Substance Painter
Experience creating content in Unreal Engine 4/5
Shipped multiple AA/AAA titles in a mid or senior role

What we offer

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Remote working
30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
Private medical insurance with BUPA

About Expression

Expression is a UK-based game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022. The company employs over 110 people and leads development on the Hell Let Loose franchise, as well as providing co-development services for partners. Expression was recognised in 2023 and 2024 as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Place to Work.