Principal Environment Artist

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.
As a Principal Environment Artist at Lighthouse Games, working closely with the Art Director, you will spearhead the creation of immersive game worlds that captivate and enchant our players with the highest quality visuals, setting the stage for unforgettable experiences. You possess a meticulous eye for detail and composition, ensuring environments feel authentic and compelling while taking immense pride in the collective achievements of your team. Your primary focus lies in nurturing and elevating the environment artist team, cultivating a culture that fosters individual excellence.
Key Duties Include
Collaborate with the Art Director and Game Designers to conceptualize and craft a cohesive and immersive game world meeting both creative and technical requirements
Develop 3D models and textures for a diverse range of environmental assets, including buildings, terrain, vegetation, and props to the highest level of craft
Support and develop the level of craft for mid-level and Senior Environment Artists
Uphold visual consistency and ensure adherence to established art styles and technical guidelines across game environments
Liaise with other departments such as level design and lighting to optimize the integration of environment assets into the game world
Drive the development and implementation of innovative techniques and tools to enhance efficiency and quality in the environment art pipeline
Provide mentorship and guidance to nurture the growth of artists within the team
Stay updated with industry trends, sharing insights and knowledge with the team to advance environment art practices
Maintain transparent communication within the team to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
Collaborate closely with Technical Artists and the Engineering team to optimize environment assets for performance
Engage in critiques and reviews to maintain an exceptional standard of quality in environment art assets, aligning them with game design requirements
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Shipped several games as a Senior Environment Artist
Exceptional collaboration skills, thriving in team-oriented environments
An outstanding portfolio showcasing recent examples of exceptional Environment Art
Strong understanding of shape, form, and composition
Proficiency in 3D industry-standard tools like Maya, 3DSMax, Blender
Proficiency in surfacing tools such as Photoshop and Substance Painter
Proven ability in producing optimized 3D assets for games
Desirable
Experience with Unreal Engine
Experience with large open-world games of triple A quality
Expertise in hard surface and foliage asset modelling
Experience mentoring other Artists
Benefits
25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support