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PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Environment Artist with deep expertise in large-scale world creation , set dressing, terrain generation , landscape development , procedural techniques and ...

PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA

$143K - $171K/yr

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Environment Artist with deep expertise in large-scale world creation , set dressing, terrain generation , landscape development , procedural techniques and ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Our Senior Environment Artists are highly talented, creative, and versatile individuals who build the aesthetically groundbreaking and technically advanced environments used in our games. In this ...

Astrid Entertainment

Senior Environment Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

We are currently seeking a Senior Environment Artist to become a vital part of our team. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for co-op games that offer players creative tools to craft ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Environment Artist and play a pivotal role in the development of Cyberpunk 2. You will craft the future of atmospheric storytelling and serve as a key architect ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site

$99K - $163K/yr

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Environment Artist and play a pivotal role in the development of Cyberpunk 2. You will craft the future of atmospheric storytelling and serve as a key architect ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$99K - $163K/yr

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Environment Artist and play a pivotal role in the development of Cyberpunk 2. You will craft the future of atmospheric storytelling and serve as a key architect ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$99K - $163K/yr

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Environment Artist and play a pivotal role in the development of Cyberpunk 2. You will craft the future of atmospheric storytelling and serve as a key architect ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for an experienced Senior Environment Concept Artist to support and supervise environment concept content created by external partners as part of our ...

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Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Principal Environment Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development ... Act as a Force Multiplier by coaching Senior and Mid-level artists, fostering a culture of ...

Epic Games

Senior Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it ... What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Senior Concept Artist to join the Rocket League team. This is ...

Epic Games

Lead Environment Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $135K/yr

Experience working as a Senior or Lead Environment Concept Artist on at least one shipped AAA title * Strong ability to communicate visual direction and collaborate effectively with both internal ...

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How much do senior environment artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior environment artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Environment Artist position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Senior Environment Artist, you should have advanced skills in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and a strong understanding of visual storytelling, usually backed by a relevant degree or significant industry experience. Mastery of tools such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, and Unity is essential, and additional certifications in these platforms can be beneficial. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills help you work effectively with art directors, level designers, and other team members. These skills enable you to create immersive, high-quality game or film environments that enhance the overall user experience and meet production standards.

What is a Senior Environment Artist job?

A Senior Environment Artist is responsible for designing and creating high-quality 3D environments for video games, films, or other digital media. They collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure cohesive visual storytelling while optimizing assets for performance. Their role includes modeling, texturing, lighting, and layout to achieve immersive, polished environments. Additionally, they provide mentorship to junior artists and help define artistic workflows.

What are the main responsibilities and daily tasks for a Senior Environment Artist?

As a Senior Environment Artist, your daily tasks typically include creating detailed 3D models of environments, developing textures and materials, and setting up lighting to enhance the mood and atmosphere of scenes. You’ll often collaborate closely with level designers, art directors, and other artists to ensure cohesive visual storytelling and consistency with the project’s artistic vision. Senior artists also mentor junior team members, give feedback during reviews, and help troubleshoot technical or artistic challenges. This role often involves balancing creative work with technical problem-solving to meet both aesthetic and performance requirements.

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Senior Environment Artist

PUBG Seattle

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold - that's a lot of Chicken Dinners! PUBG Studios Seattle is a small, skilled team with a wide range of game dev experience, coming together with a strong focus on quality and cross discipline collaboration.
Our office is located in Bellevue, Washington. We are at the heart of a vibrant game development scene, surrounded by top-tier studios and industry talent. We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of creativity, storytelling, and visual artistry. Our team of talented artists, designers, and developers work collaboratively to build immersive worlds that captivate players.
The person we're looking for:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Environment Artist with deep expertise in large-scale world creation, set dressing, terrain generation, landscape development, procedural techniques and advanced shader authoring. We are looking for an experienced Environment Artist to join our team and help bring immersive, visually stunning worlds to life. This role requires strong artistic vision, technical expertise, and collaboration skills to influence environment art quality and support a team of artists through mentorship and knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of composition, lighting, materials, and environmental storytelling, with a proven track record of creating high-quality game environments.
As a Senior Environment Artist, you will collaborate with Art Directors, Leads, Designers, and Technical Artists to establish and maintain the visual direction for environments while ensuring assets meet both artistic and technical standards. Additionally, you will mentor and support other artists, helping to refine workflows and ensure smooth production pipelines.
This position is in-office in Bellevue, WA and reports to the Lead Environment Artist.
Responsibilities:
  • Create and own large-scale environments from block out through final polish.
  • Design and develop realistic terrains, biomes, landscapes, and natural ecosystems.
  • Build modular environment kits and world-building pipelines for massive open worlds.
  • Support complex environment art efforts and serve as a subject matter expert for large scale world creation, mentor a team of artists, providing quality bar-setting examples, constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
  • Work closely with Art Directors, Leads, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure visual consistency and technical feasibility.
  • Develop and refine environmental storytelling techniques to create immersive game worlds.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of environment art workflows, tools, and best practices that improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Identify production challenges, technical limitations, and content creation bottlenecks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
  • Optimize assets for performance and memory constraints while maintaining high visual fidelity.
  • Support in managing art production pipelines to ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met.
  • Work with engineers and level designers to ensure seamless asset integration into the game engine.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and push the boundaries of game environment art.
A Typical Day May Include:
  • Reviewing builds with an eye to maintaining a high-quality bar while respecting project or technical requirements.
  • Communicating with leadership to align on various topics like art direction and project timelines.
  • Creating high-quality game art content.
  • Providing constructive feedback to other artists to establish best practices and document workflows.
Portfolio Requirements:
Please include:
  • High-quality environment art for video games, including examples of realistic work and demonstrated understanding of composition, lighting, and asset pipelines.
  • Examples of large-scale environments or open-world scenes.
  • Terrain and landscape breakdowns.
  • Shader/material examples.
  • Wireframes and optimization examples where applicable.
  • Breakdown documentation demonstrating your workflow and technical contribution.
Qualifications:
  • 5-8+ years of experience as an environment artist in the video game industry with at least 2 shipped titles.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience guiding and supporting a team of artists.
  • Proficiency in industry tools such as Blender, Substance Suite, Zbrush and Photoshop.
  • Deep knowledge of landscape creation tools, such as Houdini, World Machine, Gaea etc.
  • Deep knowledge in the creation and analysis of pixel shaders.
  • Experience using photo scan data as well as satellite imagery.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine, including material and pixel shader creation.
  • Deep understanding of PBR workflows, composition, lighting, and environmental storytelling.
  • Experience with terrain systems, modular and procedural content workflows.
  • Vegetation content creation.
  • Strong understanding of real-world architecture, set dressing and infrastructure.
  • Ability to balance artistic vision with technical constraints for optimized performance.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication ability.
Personal Attributes:
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Passion for video games and interactive entertainment.
  • Strong desire to learn and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
What we offer:
  • A highly competitive total compensation package
  • Comprehensive employer funded healthcare - ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
  • Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
  • Generous benefits include 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
  • Ample sick leave days annually to prioritize your well-being
  • Health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
  • Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
  • Enjoy meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
  • 401K with a company match for your financial well-being
  • Option to work remotely 1 day a week

In Washington, the expected salary range for this position is $103,000- $155,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.
PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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