Environment Artist

Techtive Games

. Create high-poly and low-poly environmental models, focused on modular architecture kits, structures, and props .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating high-quality environmental models and modular asset kits for game development, with proficiency in industry-standard software and a strong understanding of the PBR material pipeline.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Modular Asset Kit DevelopmentBlender, Maya, or 3ds Max ProficiencyPBR Material Pipeline KnowledgeUnreal Engine 5 ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

High-Poly and Low-Poly ModelingSculpting with ZBrushBaking and Texturing with Substance SuiteShader CreationFoliage CreationProcedural Workflows with HoudiniGame-Ready Asset ProductionUV MappingAsset OptimizationOpen World Game Development

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BlenderMaya3ds MaxZBrushSubstance SuitePhotoshopUnreal Engine 5Houdini

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentEnvironmental ModelingModular ArchitectureAsset ProductionIndie Game ExperienceSurvival Games

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high-poly and low-poly environmental models, focused on modular architecture kits, structures, and props
Overhaul and optimize existing asset kits by consolidating materials, reducing poly counts, and standardizing performance
Create assets for bespoke landmark locations
Design assets for modularity and reusability
Rework vegetation and natural assets where needed
Use photo reference and concept art to create a believable, grounded look
Produce clean UVs and game-ready assets within large open-world technical limits
Collaborate with World Art, Level Design, Tech Art, and 3D Art
Troubleshoot visual, technical, and production problems
Contribute to systems, workflow improvements, and the final look and feel of the game world
Participate in interviews, an art test, and culture-fit discussions during hiring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience on professional game projects
A portfolio with clear examples of your own asset production
Solid experience building modular asset kits
Strong modeling skills and experience in Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max
Sculpting experience with software like ZBrush
Good understanding of the PBR material pipeline
Solid grasp of baking and texturing using the Substance Suite and Photoshop
Basic knowledge of shader creation
Ability to resolve visual, technical, and production issues
Strong communication skills across departments
Fluent spoken and written English
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5
Knowledge of foliage creation
Experience with procedural workflows such as Houdini
Experience working on open world games
Experience in an indie or small team environment
Interest in and experience playing survival games; Steam profile requested

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
40 hours/week
25 days of annual leave
Fully remote work
Freelance, with a full time option for candidates based in Germany
Flexible working hours
High ownership and creative freedom
Direct collaboration within a small, focused team
Opportunity to work on Ardem and help set a new benchmark for the survival game genre