3D Level Artist

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

This position involves designing and creating photo-realistic 3D environments, props, and assets for Unity in a horror/thriller/suspense genre. The artist will light and set dress scenes, develop environments from whitebox to final quality, collaborate with other artists, integrate assets into Unity, implement feedback, adapt environments to design changes, and work with Maya and Unity via FBX imports/exports using Git or Perforce for source control. The artist will also be working with a fast-paced team on an unannounced title.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years of 3D environment art experience.
  • Experience with tools like Maya/3DS Max, ZBrush, and Substance.
  • Strong knowledge of Unity pipelines.
  • Ability to take environments from concept to execution.
Good to have:
  • Experience in horror, thriller, or suspense game titles.
  • Understanding of cinematic lighting and storytelling.

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a 3D Environment Artist for a remote, contract role with a Los Angeles-based streaming client. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your artistic and technical skills to a high-impact, immersive game in the horror/thriller/suspense genre. You’ll collaborate with a creative, fast-moving team on an unannounced title, building environments that emotionally engage players and elevate the storytelling experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create photo-realistic 3D environments, props, and assets for Unity.

  • Light and set dress scenes to establish immersive mood and tone.

  • Develop environments from whitebox to final shippable quality.

  • Collaborate closely with concept and environment artists to refine visuals.

  • Integrate assets into Unity with LODs, texture atlases, channel packing, and optimized materials.

  • Implement creative and technical feedback from Art Directors, Leads, and Designers.

  • Adapt environments to evolving narrative and design requirements.

  • Work seamlessly with Maya and Unity via FBX imports/exports.

  • Use Git or Perforce for source control and asset versioning.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of professional experience creating 3D environment art for PC or console games.

  • Shipped at least one game (preferably in the horror, thriller, or suspense genre).

  • Proficiency with tools like Maya or 3DS Max, ZBrush, and Substance (Painter/Designer).

  • Strong knowledge of Unity and real-time asset production pipelines.

  • Proven ability to take environments from minimal concept to polished execution.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative development environments.

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience working on horror, thriller, or suspense game titles.

  • Understanding of cinematic lighting and environmental storytelling.

If you're a creative 3D Environment Artist with a passion for immersive, emotionally rich game design—and you meet the qualifications above—apply now to be considered before the June 4th deadline!


About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.


Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.


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