Senior Environment Artist

Summary

Join Wave, a metaverse live entertainment hub, as a Senior Environment Artist! Collaborate with a talented team to design stunning and dynamic 3D environments for immersive musical performances. You will plan and create engaging environments, mentor team members, optimize and debug assets, and manage projects. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine, PBR systems, and experience with mobile or VR development. A strong portfolio showcasing detailed environment designs and at least 5 years of experience in a senior role are essential. Wave offers competitive salaries, equity, and benefits including insurance, 401k, unlimited PTO, and more.

Requirements

• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing detailed, engaging environment designs
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine tools, including the Material Editor, VFX, lighting, and camera systems
• Solid understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR) systems and leading 3D modeling software
• Experience with mobile or VR environmental art development
• At least 1 shipped AAA title in a Senior Environment Artist role
• 5+ years of environment creation experience using Unreal Engine

Responsibilities

• Plan & Create: Design and integrate visually engaging environments, adhering to style guides and solving technical challenges
• Collaborate: Work with design, technical, and engineering teams to shape early block-outs into cohesive, performance-ready spaces
• Mentor & Lead: Train and mentor team members, sharing expertise to elevate the overall quality of work
• Optimize & Debug: Oversee optimization efforts and troubleshoot issues identified during testing
• Communicate & Manage: Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on tasks and objectives. Track progress using project management tools and oversee the work of outsource partners
• Innovate & Refine: Develop new workflows and improve existing tools to streamline efficiency and support high-quality outputs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data management tools like Perforce
• Strong foundation in traditional arts and modular workflows for architecture and assets
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage priorities
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and delivering polished experiences
• Passion for music, live events, and creating musically reactive visuals
• Interest in staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends

Benefits

• Company equity in the form of stock options
• Insurance
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO
• Laptop/desktop and other IT equipment as needed
• Subsidized monthly home internet