Film & TV Full-Time Hybrid

Lead Environment Artist

Lead Environment Artist at Warner Bros. Discovery

Job Overview

NetherRealm Studios is seeking a Lead Environment Artist to drive the visual direction and technical execution of game environments. This leadership role involves collaborating with art and technical teams, mentoring artists, and ensuring high-quality production standards for AAA game development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the artistic vision for environments and related systems.
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of environment artists.
  • Collaborate with Art Directors, Technical Leads, and production teams.
  • Create high-quality benchmark assets based on concept art.
  • Review assets to ensure visual quality and proper technical implementation.
  • Coordinate task estimation and align environment goals across departments.
  • Support rapid prototyping and iteration during development.
  • Promote team learning through documentation, training, and tutorials.

Required Qualifications

  • 4–5+ years of experience in game development.
  • Experience working on at least 2 published AAA titles.
  • Prior leadership experience or equivalent role.
  • Strong skills in environmental design, layout, and storytelling.
  • Expertise in Adobe Substance Painter and Designer.
  • Solid understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR).
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or newer.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Game Design, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Career development opportunities in a global entertainment company.

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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