Senior Environment Artist Job at Disney Experiences in Glendale

Join to apply for the Senior Environment Artist role at Disney Experiences . About the Role & Team Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the ‘digital front door’ for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe! We are building an expert development team to deliver a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top‑class industry talent, this role is perfect for a seasoned Senior Environment Artist who wants to create something epic—collaborating with an incredible group of game developers to build a richly cohesive product that feels truly “Disney.” We are looking for a uniquely talented Senior Environment Artist with a focus on materials to join us on a daring and exciting new project. If you are an experienced game developer with superb art skills, love Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, and have a passion for crafting engaging environments, we want to hear from you. This is a remote opportunity with minimal travel expectations. What You Will Do Create a wide range of stylized and realistic materials in Substance Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop and Unreal. Build and maintain a highly optimized material library, ensuring performance across multiple projects and platforms. Collaborate with artists, designers, and other disciplines to create engaging, inspiring, and compelling materials, spaces, environments, props, and items based on Disney’s robust portfolio of worlds and characters—including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. Iterate on game assets and environments with fellow artists via paint overs, studies, and group critiques to improve visuals and gameplay. Champion and evangelize in‑game environment performance and best practices for asset creation, materials, lighting, etc. Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney, helping to build and define the world of our project. Required Qualifications & Skills 5+ years of PC and console game development experience, with at least 3 years as an Environment Artist for a AAA or successful Indie title. A portfolio of work that accurately represents your personal and team‑based artistic achievements. Deep technical understanding of materials and shaders in Unreal, with extensive knowledge of current surfacing techniques. Strong artistic and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for collaborative development. Expertise in environmental visual design, including lighting, composition, staging, and architecture. Proven understanding of environment art creation that supports level design and enhances gameplay. Ability to craft unique new assets and creatively reuse existing libraries. Experience developing content using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite) with knowledge of current UE‑specific environment creation, lighting, and optimization technologies. At least one shipped game or equivalent live‑service game launch experience. Familiarity with early game and/or R&D (Research and Development). Education A Bachelor’s degree in Art and/or Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Information The application must include a portfolio or link showcasing designs of real‑time game environments. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios. Our Benefits Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Compensation The hiring range for this remote position is $126,800 to $170,000 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Employment Details Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time. Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology. Industry: Computer Games. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Disney Experiences by 2x. Glendale, CA $126,800.00–$170,000.00 (3 days ago). Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Environment Artist” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr