Environment Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We are seeking a senior Environment Artist to craft high‑quality 3D game worlds for a variety of visual styles. The role is remote‑first within the United States and offers a path toward lead responsibilities while remaining hands‑on in production.

Role Snapshot

• 5+ years professional 3D environment art experience
• Unreal Engine production expertise
• Remote work (US‑only) – full‑time
• Hands‑on asset creation and pipeline support
• Potential growth to lead responsibilities

Must-Have Requirements

• Unreal Engine
• Maya
• Blender
• ZBrush
• Substance Painter
• Substance Designer
• Photoshop
• Full environment art pipeline knowledge
• Real‑time performance awareness
• Strong portfolio
• Effective communication
• 3D environment art production
• Unreal Engine implementation
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must reside in one of the listed eligible states

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Mentoring artists
• Outsourcing / partner studio collaboration
• Perforce
• Jira
• Miro
• Confluence
• Procedural workflows (Houdini, Blueprint, Python)
• Multiple engine experience
• Mentoring and lead‑level responsibilities
• Outsourcing and partner studio collaboration

Work Setup

• Location: Orlando, United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship: no

Application Requirements

• Portfolio required
• Assessment mentioned

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Art test requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Create high‑quality 3D environments, props, modular assets, materials, and set dressing across diverse art styles.
• Model, UV, bake, texture, and integrate assets in Unreal Engine while meeting performance and technical constraints.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on work from internal teams, partner studios, or external vendors.
• Translate vague client or project direction into clear tasks, acceptance criteria, and Jira tickets.
• Define and uphold visual consistency, quality bars, and style guides across scenes and assets.
• Collaborate with art directors, leads, producers, technical artists, designers, and engineers across studios and time zones.
• Identify production risks early and suggest pipeline or workflow improvements.
• Document best practices, feedback, and process guides using Confluence, Miro, or Jira.

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoys improving team workflows and production efficiency.
• Strong artistic eye adaptable to realistic and stylized styles.
• Interest in growing toward lead or mentorship roles.