Lead Environment Art Director

2 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Jagex Limited Full time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environment Artist to join our team at Jagex Limited.

As a key member of our art department, you will be responsible for creating high-quality environment assets and working closely with the design team to deliver a rich and immersive gaming experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a brand-new game with a hugely popular IP, using the latest technology in Unreal Engine 5.

  • You will own and deliver large and complex areas of the game environment.
  • Autonomously produce inspiring benchmark quality environment assets adhering to the art direction of the game in consideration of technical constraints.
  • Guarantee visual consistency by understanding and following the art style guide.
  • Use mechanisms and strong artistic judgment to evaluate asset quality and correct accordingly.
  • Work collaboratively with designers and the wider art team to produce the best player-focused interactive experience.
  • Research, collate and prepare reference and source materials as required for the creation of in-game environments.
  • Ensure the technical delivery of frame rate with consideration of budgets, lighting, and shaders.
  • Work with Outsource teams providing on-point feedback and integrating artwork as needed.
  • Be a major driver and voice in cross-discipline visual development, brainstorms, and pitches.
  • Share knowledge and level up via mentoring, coaching, and critique sessions those more junior in your craft.
  • Effectively scope, plan, and time-cost out deliverables.
  • Create technical documentation to support visual direction, e.g., production guides.

About the Role:

  • A strong portfolio demonstrating full environment work (not just props) in both 3D software and game engine covering; modeling, surfacing, texturing, and lighting.
  • Full proficiency in modern game development software; Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Z-Brush.
  • Strong experience with Unreal Engine or similar game engines.
  • Proven experience of full game development cycles from concept to completion of live product releases.
  • Demonstrable technical knowledge of real-time engine budgets and optimizations.
  • Knowledge and expertise of the fundamental art principles (colour, composition, value/lighting, anatomy, form, perspective).
  • Ability to deconstruct, understand, and adapt to various art styles replicating them successfully.
  • A deep artistic toolbox with multiple approaches and processes to visual development and problem-solving.
  • A strong enthusiasm for games and a deep understanding of game development processes.

What We Offer:

  • £60,000 - £80,000 per annum salary range based on experience.
  • Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
  • Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more.


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