Unreal Engine Environment Artist - Architectural Visualization

As an Unreal Engine Environment Artist at our company, you will be responsible for creating stunning, photorealistic architectural scenes by utilizing your skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting within Unreal Engine. You will collaborate closely with architects, designers, and visualization leads to bring architectural concepts to life with accuracy and artistry. **Key Responsibilities:** - **3D Modeling:** - Create detailed and optimized 3D models of architectural environments, including interiors, exteriors, landscapes, and props based on CAD files or blueprints. - **Texturing & Materials:** - Develop high-quality textures and materials using tools such as Substance Painter, Quixel, or Photoshop. Apply physically accurate and stylistically appropriate materials for architectural realism. - **Lighting & Rendering:** - Set up dynamic and static lighting optimized for real-time projects within Unreal Engine to achieve photorealistic results. Utilize light baking, Lumen (UE5), and post-processing techniques. - **Scene Assembly:** - Integrate models, textures, lighting, and camera setups to build complete, polished environments within Unreal Engine. - **Collaboration:** - Work closely with the architecture team, art leads, developers, and project managers to ensure alignment of artistic vision and technical requirements. - **Optimization:** - Ensure scene optimization for performance without compromising visual quality. Understand level streaming, LODs, and efficient asset management in Unreal. - **Iteration & Feedback:** - Accept and implement feedback from stakeholders and contribute ideas to enhance the quality and efficiency of visual outputs. **Requirements:** - Proven experience as an Environment Artist with a strong portfolio showcasing architectural visualization work in Unreal Engine. - Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., 3ds Max, Blender, Maya). - Strong understanding of texturing, UV mapping/Unwrapping, and PBR workflows. - Experience with lighting techniques in Unreal Engine, including Lumen and post-processing. - Solid grasp of architectural space, composition, and visual storytelling. - Familiarity with CAD/BIM integration (e.g., importing from Revit, ArchiCAD). - Excellent attention to detail, realism, and aesthetics. - Good communication and time-management skills. **Preferred Skills:** - Experience in virtual tours or interactive architectural walkthroughs. - Knowledge of Blueprint scripting for scene interaction (optional). In addition to the job responsibilities and requirements, we offer a competitive salary and benefits, the opportunity to work on high-profile architectural projects, and a creative and collaborative team environment. This is a full-time position with an in-person work location.,