Environment Artist

Position Overview

The Environment Artist will be responsible for modeling, texturing, and lighting compelling 3D environments and props for the wildly successful co‑op horror game Backrooms:
Escape Together.

• Escape Together. This role places a strong emphasis on the creation of procedural and modular environments, leveraging both artistic vision and technical implementation to breakdown common environments found in real‑life into a set of modular art pieces.
• Create environment assets with lifelike realism optimized for Unreal Engine 5 real‑time performance (Nanite, Lumen, Virtual Shadow Maps, Hardware Ray tracing).
• Break down real‑life liminal spaces into modular assets that can be constructed to create explorable in‑game environments.
• Build modular kits, trim sheets, decals, and master materials designed for procedural placement and efficient world‑building.
• Implement lighting and material setups that reinforce the game’s mood and tone.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure environmental assets meet gameplay and performance requirements.
• Participate in internal art reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain consistency across the project.
• Ensure all work aligns with the project’s established visual and technical guidelines.

• 3+ years of professional experience as an Environment Artist in game development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating realistic or atmospheric 3D environments, including examples of procedural generation or tool‑assisted world‑building.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, Substance 3D Painter/Designer, Maya or Blender, and Photoshop.
• Expertise in creating assets utilizing Nanite, Virtual Textures, and Hardware Ray tracing.
• Experience with modular asset workflows and real‑time performance optimization.
• Strong grasp of composition, lighting, scale, and color theory.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for environmental storytelling and atmospheric world‑building.

• Experience in horror or narrative‑driven games.
• Proficiency in vertex painting, decals, and advanced material effects.
• Interest in the aesthetics of liminal or psychologically driven spaces.
• Experience with Unreal Engine’s PCG system.

• $50–$75 USD per hour, commensurate with experience, skillset, and portfolio quality.
• Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements.