Principal Environment Artist

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ART

What We Dof

Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character, and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is seeking an exceptionally talented and visionary Principal Environment Artist to lead the creation of breathtaking environments and props for our game. In this role, you will not only showcase your advanced artistic ability but also drive the creative direction and technical execution of our environment art. You will be expected to have a deep understanding of form, function, and detail while possessing the technical prowess to bring your vision to life in Unreal Engine. You will lead the development of both organic and hard surface assets, guiding the team in best practices and innovative techniques.

In this role, you will

• Lead and Innovate: Own complex projects that require alignment across multiple teams, setting a high standard for quality and creativity in environment art
• Mentor and Inspire: Actively mentor junior and mid-level artists, fostering their growth while encouraging collaboration and skill development across the team
• Develop Advanced Techniques: Apply your expert-level proficiency in relevant software (3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance) to not only complete your own projects but also improve workflows and processes within the team
• Solve Complex Challenges: Address unique challenges that impact the entire product, finding creative solutions and making independent decisions that enhance project outcomes
• Elevate Art Quality: Exhibit exceptional color theory and technical expertise in organic layout, lighting, scene composition
• Create and Review: Model and texture a diverse range of high-fidelity props/assets from initial concepts to production-ready states, providing feedback to outsourcers as needed
• Strategize and Communicate: Communicate and drive alignment around the artistic vision and strategy for complex initiatives, ensuring all team members are engaged and informed

What we're looking for

• Expertise: Extensive experience and a proven track record in environment art within the gaming industry, with an expert-level understanding of relevant tools and processes
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead projects and teams, facilitating effective collaboration and communication across disciplines
• Advanced Texturing Knowledge: Mastery of texturing skills with experience in PBR and material creation, alongside complex shader knowledge
• Concept to Completion: Ability to take 2D concept art to completion while effectively interpreting and enhancing design goals
• Strategic Mindset: A strategic thinker who can prioritize work based on company vision and drive initiatives that align with team and product goals
• Collaboration and Influence: A proactive communicator who builds relationships internally and externally, driving collaboration and alignment on artistic objectives

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media