Triiodide Studios · 3 months ago
Environment Artist
Boston, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$50/hr - $75/hr
3+ years expTriiodide Studios is focused on creating the best multiplayer experiences, currently scaling up their art team for the successful co-op horror game, Backrooms: Escape Together. The Environment Artist will model, texture, and light 3D environments, emphasizing procedural and modular design to enhance player immersion and support gameplay functionality.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Create environment assets with lifelike realism optimized for Unreal Engine 5 real-time performance (Nanite, Lumen, Virtual Shadow Maps, Hardware Raytracing)
Breakdown real-life liminal spaces into modular assets that can be constructed to create explorable in-game environments
Build modular kits, trim sheets, decals, and master materials designed for procedural placement and efficient world-building
Implement lighting and material setups that reinforce the game’s mood and tone
Collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure environmental assets meet gameplay and performance requirements
Participate in internal art reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain consistency across the project
Ensure all work aligns with the project’s established visual and technical guidelines
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional experience as an Environment Artist in game development
Strong portfolio demonstrating realistic or atmospheric 3D environments, including examples of procedural generation or tool-assisted world-building
Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, Substance 3D Painter/Designer, Maya or Blender, and Photoshop
Expertise in creating assets utilizing Nanite, Virtual Textures, and Hardware Raytracing
Experience with modular asset workflows and real-time performance optimization
Strong grasp of composition, lighting, scale, and color theory
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Passion for environmental storytelling and atmospheric world-building
Preferred
Experience in horror or narrative-driven games
Proficiency in vertex painting, decals, and advanced material effects
Interest in the aesthetics of liminal or psychologically driven spaces
Experience with Unreal Engine's PCG system
Short statement describing your interest in Backrooms: Escape Together or liminal-themed environments
Benefits
Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements
Company
Triiodide Studios
Our mission is to create the best multiplayer experiences.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase