Senior Environment Artist

Pipeworks Studios

. Create environments for individual projects as needed .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $92,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environment design, modeling, and texturing across various styles, with proficiency in Unreal Engine and Maya. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for working effectively with cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality visual environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unreal Engine ExperienceMaya ProficiencyEnvironment Texturing with Substance DesignerCollaboration with Technical ArtProblem-Solving Ability

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Hard Skills

Environment DesignModelingTexturingBug FixingLevel Flow DesignVisual Quality ImprovementWhiteboxing LevelsFX CreationZBrush ProficiencyProject Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationIndependent WorkSelf-OrganizationFeedback ProvisionCreative Compromise Solutions

Tools & Technologies

MayaMaxUnreal EngineUnitySubstance DesignerZBrush

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Relevant FieldCertification in Relevant Field

Industry Keywords

Environment ArtTechnical ArtVisual ImpactArt DirectionCollaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create environments for individual projects as needed
Work independently or within a group team setting depending on the project
Understand the Project Art Director’s requirements, then research, develop, and implement them in-engine
Research current techniques and use the most relevant processes
Support projects with environment design, modeling, and texturing needs across cartoony to realistic styles
Review and provide feedback to other environment artists
Collaborate with design, technical art, other artists, engineers, and other departments
Investigate and fix bugs
Help the art team solve difficult problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of Maya and/or Max
Unreal experience is a must
Familiarity with proprietary engines and Unity
Ability to create environment textures using tools such as Substance Designer
Ability to create or work from complete or incomplete environment concepts
Ability to assess complex suggestions and develop creative compromise solutions
Ability to work with design on level flow and its relationship to environments
Understanding of design versus art responsibilities
Ability to work with technical art to develop or improve techniques and visual quality
Ability to maintain a clear and consistent schedule
Strong communication ability
Ability to provide strong project-planning estimates
Ability to work with other departments as needed
Understanding of bug fixing and investigation
Ability to help the art team solve difficult problems
Ability to use ZBrush (nice to have)
Ability to do FX (nice to have)
Ability to whitebox levels (nice to have)
Ability to create visually impactful environments and push the envelope when needed
Ability to review and give feedback to other environment artists
Ability to work independently and self-organize
Ability to work effectively with artists and engineers to achieve project goals
Problem-solving ability
At least 5–10 years of experience in a similar role
Any degree or certification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off
18 Paid Company Holidays
Relocation
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Club Discounts
Sports Team Sponsorship
Annual Company Events
Project Wrap Parties
Choice of remote, in-office, or hybrid work location
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion