Refactor Games is hiring: Senior Environment Artist – Unreal Engine 5 (Sports /

Senior Environment Artist – Unreal Engine 5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

Senior Environment Artist – Unreal Engine 5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

We’re looking for a Senior Environment Artist to create high-quality, realistic environments for a large-scale AAA game in Unreal Engine 5. The focus is on sports, action, and simulation worlds —stadiums, arenas, training facilities, crowds, and broadcast-inspired presentation layers—delivered with a balance of realism and readability .

You’ll be responsible for owning environment assets from blockout through polish, guiding junior artists, and ensuring technical performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.

We’re looking for a Senior Environment Artist to create high-quality, realistic environments for a large-scale AAA game in Unreal Engine 5. The focus is on sports, action, and simulation worlds —stadiums, arenas, training facilities, crowds, and broadcast-inspired presentation layers—delivered with a balance of realism and readability .

You’ll be responsible for owning environment assets from blockout through polish, guiding junior artists, and ensuring technical performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.

You’ll Work On:

• Building realistic 3D environments including stadiums, arenas, fields, tunnels, locker rooms, and surrounding spaces
• Designing props, crowd assets, and environmental storytelling details that enhance authenticity
• Creating modular environment kits that scale across multiple locations and levels
• Working with art direction to define visual style and mood for sports and simulation settings
• Collaborating with level designers to align gameplay readability with environmental fidelity
• Optimizing assets for performance and streaming in Unreal Engine 5 (Nanite, Lumen, LODs)
• Reviewing and mentoring junior environment artists, setting quality standards
• Integrating materials, lighting, and VFX to ensure cohesive presentation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of environment art experience in 3D games
• At least 1 shipped 3D game (sports, action, or simulation strongly preferred)
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 , including Nanite workflows, lighting, and optimization
• Expertise in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or equivalent for modeling and UV work
• Strong texturing skills in Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, or similar tools
• Solid understanding of PBR materials, lighting, and environment composition
• Ability to balance real-world accuracy with gameplay readability

Bonus Points:

• Experience building stadiums, sports arenas, or large-scale crowds
• Knowledge of real-time broadcast presentation aesthetics (camera angles, signage, lighting)
• Familiarity with Houdini for procedural workflows or crowd generation
• Passion for soccer or sports culture

This is a senior, hands-on art role : you’ll own major parts of the environment pipeline, set quality benchmarks, and ensure players feel immersed in authentic, high-energy sports worlds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Games

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