Gaming Full-Time Hybrid

Environment Artist

Environment Artist (Senior/Principal) at Bonfire Studios

Job Overview

Bonfire Studios is seeking a Senior or Principal Environment Artist to help shape the visual identity of Arkheron. In this role, you will create high-quality, AAA-level environments and architectural assets that bring the game’s surreal fantasy world to life.

You will work closely with design, lighting, engineering, and other art disciplines to deliver immersive landscapes that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and player experience.

Key Responsibilities

Create high-quality environment art including architecture, materials, props, vistas, and set dressing.
Own environment assets from concept or blockout through final in-engine implementation.
Develop architectural kits that are visually cohesive, performant, and flexible for level design.
Collaborate with design, lighting, engineering, and other art teams to support gameplay readability and storytelling.
Balance artistic quality with gameplay and technical performance requirements.
Research visual references to maintain authenticity and artistic cohesion across environments.
Contribute creative ideas that shape the visual identity of the Arkheron universe.
Work autonomously within a small, evolving team while driving environment production forward.
Ensure environmental assets move smoothly through the production pipeline into final implementation.
Participate in shaping studio culture through collaboration, curiosity, and craftsmanship.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Extensive experience creating AAA-quality environment art for games.
At least one shipped AAA game title is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of architecture, organic forms, materials, composition, color, and spatial storytelling.
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, and real-time game engines.
Knowledge of game development pipelines including PBR materials, UVs, lighting, and optimization techniques.
Ability to balance visual fidelity with gameplay flow and performance requirements.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.
Self-driven mindset with the ability to take ownership of complex creative tasks.
Passion for learning, experimentation, and continuously improving artistic craft.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive base salary with equity opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on an original AAA IP from early development stages.
Collaborative studio culture built on trust, transparency, and shared ownership.
Daily gameplay involvement to help shape the development of Arkheron.
Creative freedom within a passionate and experienced development team.