Environment Artist (Senior/Principal) – Bonfire Studios – Jobs in Irvine, CA | OpenJobs AI

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Environment Artist (Senior/Principal)

$174800/y-$221817/y

Bonfire Studios

3 days ago

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Summary

Bonfire Studios is seeking a Senior/Principal Environment Artist to join their team in Irvine, CA. The role involves creating high-fidelity, AAA landscapes for their first original IP, Arkheron, a competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world.

About the Role

As a Senior/Principal Environment Artist, you will be responsible for building high-quality in-game environment art, owning environment assets from concept to final implementation, and collaborating with various teams to ensure environments support gameplay and visual storytelling. You will also conduct research to enhance quality and authenticity, contribute to the visual language of the game, and operate with a high degree of autonomy in a small team.

About You

Required:

Deep experience creating AAA-quality environment art, ideally with at least one shipped AAA title.
Proficiency with industry-standard tools (Maya or equivalent, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, and real-time engines).
Strong understanding of game development pipelines, including optimization, lighting, PBR materials, UVs, and engine constraints.

Preferred:

A strong, self-directed world builder who can take an idea from a rough sketch to a polished, in-game environment.
A sharp eye for organic forms, architecture, materials, color, composition, and spatial storytelling.
Experience in collaborating closely with design, lighting, and engineering teams.

Benefits

Base salary range of $174k–$222k, depending on experience and level.
Equity for every new teammate.
Comprehensive benefits package and additional perks to enhance work and life.

Bonfire Studios

Bonfire Studios is an independent video game developer focused on crafting games that weave pulse-pounding thrill with the warmth of belonging. We are founded on the belief that great games are born from lean teams of talented craftspeople who dream big and build with passion. Our first title, Arkheron, is a team-based PvP game currently in a private playtesting phase of development. Our design philosophy centers on fun and deeply rewarding gameplay, imaginary worlds that inspire self-expression, welcoming, long-lasting communities and experiences that become a meaningful part of players’ lives. Landing a role with us isn’t just about joining a team; it’s about pulling up a chair around our bonfire. All of our roles offer a hybrid work experience, but we thrive on in-person collaboration and gatherings at our Irvine, California office.

Irvine, CA