Playstack · 10 hours ago
Environment Artist (FTC)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelPlaystack is a company that champions originality and innovation in indie games. They are seeking an Experienced Environment Artist to build large, rich environments for their latest game, utilizing terrain generation tools and collaborating closely with the Art Director and design team.
GamingVideo Games
Responsibilities
Build large, rich, compelling environments using Unity terrain generation tools
Partner closely with the Art Director, designers, and engineers to deliver polished, high-quality content inline with game design and aesthetic direction
Troubleshoot and resolve art-related technical challenges during production
Optimize assets/workflows to balance artistry with performance across platforms
Qualification
Required
Background in art or design, ideally with degree-level education or equivalent experience
Industry-proven, with at least 2 shipped PC or console titles
Comfortable working with technical complexity and creative problem-solving
Able to work autonomously and thrive in a distributed team
Strong communicator who collaborates effectively in a remote environment
Excited to contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and fun workplace
Solid understanding of both art and design fundamentals
Proficiency with Unity3D, including asset pipelines, optimization, and shader systems
Familiarity with Unity's Universal Rendering Pipeline (URP)
Knowledge of PBR pipelines and material workflows
World-building skills: ability to create compelling, performant environments and support procedural systems
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Unity3D – advanced workflows, asset integration, optimization, shaders/materials
Autodesk Maya Creative – 3D modeling, rigging, and animation pipelines
Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects for asset creation and polish
Procedural and Non-Procedural Terrain Generation Tools – Microverse, Vista Pro etc
Benefits
A welcoming, experienced and supportive team that invests in your growth.
Exposure to multiple areas of game development and publishing.
Insight into project roadmaps, timelines, and real-world production workflows.
A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
100% remote work with flexible hours (overlap with Pacific Timezone is expected).
Company
Playstack
PlayStack is a company that helps developers in end-to-end funding, publishing expertise, and technology to develop the next big game.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Harvey Elliott
CEO
Rob Crossley
VP Publishing
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