Environmental Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and design visually captivating 3D environments that align with the game’s aesthetic and narrative objectives.

• Craft immersive and cohesive game worlds that incorporate environmental storytelling along with a smooth gameplay experience.

• Collaborate with the 3D team to construct landscapes, props, structures, and environmental assets optimized for Roblox.

• Enhance assets for streaming, performance, and overall gameplay efficiency.

• Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Game Designers to ensure style, tone, and gameplay interaction consistency.

• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand briefs and integrate feedback into the creative process.

• Take part in reviews and brainstorming sessions.

• Quickly iterate based on feedback from both the team and clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of experience in 3D environment design.

• A strong portfolio showcasing completed projects in Roblox.

• Proficient in Roblox Studio and adept at building workflows.

• Knowledgeable in Roblox optimization techniques, including StreamingEnabled and low-poly design principles.

• Skilled in Blender, Maya, or similar 3D software.

• Capable of exporting FBX files that are compatible with Roblox.

• Solid grasp of lighting, composition, and layout principles.

• Ability to resolve integration or performance challenges.

• Awareness of how visual design influences player experience and gameplay flow.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Comfortable presenting in meetings and working with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with Substance Painter or Designer for texturing is a plus.

• Familiarity with cinematic-environment lighting techniques is a plus.

• Knowledge of avatar rigging or custom Roblox character controllers is a plus.

• Previous experience creating Roblox plugins or custom development tools is a plus.

• Understanding of Unity or Unreal is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Freelance work arrangement.

• Option for remote work.

• Opportunity to work from the Los Angeles office.

• Operations during PST core hours, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.