Environment Artist

Job Title: Environmental Artist (Indie Game Development)
Location: Wales or the United Kingdom (Remote friendly)

Application open till 31.03.26

About the Role

We’re a passionate indie team looking for a creative Environmental Artist who loves building worlds that players want to get lost in. You’ll help shape the visual identity of our game by crafting environments that feel alive, atmospheric, and meaningful to explore. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats, solving creative challenges, and collaborating closely with a small team, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

Build stylised or realistic 3D environments, props, and set pieces for gameplay spaces
Turn concepts, sketches, or ideas into fully realised in-engine scenes
Assemble and light levels inside Unreal Engine
Optimise assets so they look great and run smoothly
Work closely with designers and programmers to ensure environments support gameplay
Help shape visual style, mood, and environmental storytelling

Required Skills

Minimum 3 years of experience in game development as an Environmental Artist
Must have shipped at least one game (indie or studio)
Strong working knowledge of:
- Blender
- Unreal Engine
- Substance Painter
- Adobe Creative Suite
Solid understanding of lighting, composition, and colour
Ability to balance artistic quality with performance constraints

Bonus Points

Experience working on small teams or indie productions
Familiarity with procedural tools or shader creation
Stylised art experience
Comfort giving and receiving creative feedback

Who This Is For

This role is open to applicants based in Wales or anywhere in the UK with the right to work.

What We Value

Creativity and initiative
A love for games and worldbuilding
Curiosity and willingness to experiment
Team players who communicate openly and support others