Senior Environment Artist (FTC) in Brighton

Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0.

The Senior Environment Artist will make a significant direct contribution to the creation of high quality in game environment art as it applies to real-time technology for a AAA console game. This is an opportunity to combine masterful artistry and storytelling with ground-breaking technology on a world class project built in Unreal Engine 5. We are looking for a Senior Environment Artist to join us on a Fixed-Term Contract, starting ASAP and running until early 2027.

At Studio Gobo, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment that support your growth and well-being. We've been recognized six times by GamesIndustry.Biz as one of the Best Mid‑Sized Game Studios to work for in the U.K.

A Senior Environment Artist at Studio Gobo will:

• Work closely with the Lead Artist, Art Director and environment art team to deliver content to the aesthetic and technical standards for environment art on the project.
• Execute the artistic vision using in‑engine visual targets, workflow improvement suggestions, competitive product research and analysis.
• Recognise the importance of gameplay and building artwork that enhances the players experience through mood, tone, composition and level design requirements.
• Be passionate about innovation within the field of environment art, assessing pipelines and pushing for excellence.
• Contribute and be a vocal member of the art team, mentor team members, and play an active role in fostering a collaborative art culture within the team.

Things we'd love to see from you:

• Professional experience in world art creation for AAA console games.
• Experience in modelling, sculpting, texturing, lighting, materials, PBR techniques.
• A world‑class portfolio demonstrating outstanding environment art and all aspects relating to the creative and technical creation of game environments.
• Knowledge of level art composition, environmental storytelling, rapid level prototyping and all stages of environment art production through to final polish.
• Prior experience working with the current state of the art game engines such as Unreal Engine for modern console hardware.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Interest in procedural workflow techniques including Houdini, Substance, etc.
• Familiarity working with external teams and aiding in the transition of art content through an outsourcing pipeline.
• A passion for games.

Benefits:

• 22 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus 3 days’ studio closure over the Christmas period, giving a total of 25 days paid annual leave plus all 8 UK bank holidays.
• An additional day of annual leave for each year’s anniversary working at Studio Gobo, to a maximum of 5 extra days!
• Generous Team Project Bonuses.
• Visa & Relocation Package - For qualified employees, we will pay for the visa costs for you and your family. We will also provide you with a relocation allowance.
• Company Pension Scheme – Employer contribution matching award‑winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK government’s automatic enrolment scheme.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - ESPP is an easy way for staff to get involved in entry‑level company ownership or make a small profit on savings.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme – Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Private Healthcare.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Private Dental Insurance Scheme – Full private dental cover provided under our Dental plan company scheme.
• Group Income Protection.
• Employee Assistance Program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work‑related problems that may impact their work, health, mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Volunteer Time Off ‘Studio Gobo in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non‑profit organisation of your choice.
• Cycle & Tech Scheme – Receive up to £3,000 worth of goodies as part of this salary sacrifice scheme.
• Eye‑care Vouchers – Free eye tests.
• Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest‑free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket.
• Free gym sessions with our own Gobo personal trainer.
• Health and Wellbeing Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities.
• Fast Growing Studio – Plenty of room for career advancement.
• A generous annual studio conferences budget.

Perks:

• Inspire & Motive Programme - Offering training opportunities, inspiring workshops and industry conferences.
• Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas.
• Gobo Cereal Bar – Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections.
• Free use of our large full‑sized chef’s kitchen ideal for whipping up a quick snack or a culinary feast.
• Every Friday our studio enjoys a studio lunch together, cooked in‑house by our very own chef with meat, vegan and gluten‑free options available every week.
• Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks – Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats!
• Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts – For the odd naughty pleasure.
• A large range of free chilled soft drinks.
• Free beers, ales and wine and even the odd gin and tonic!
• In‑house Social Clubs – There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here!
• Extensive Video Game & Book Library – Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console.
• Spacious Industrial Chic Studio Space – Many visitors comment on what an amazing studio space we have.
• Studio Gobo is a dog‑friendly employer.
• Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out.
• Monthly Studio Social Nights – Once per month the studio plays host to the biggest party in Brighton & Hove.
• Summer Festival – Every year on a hot summer’s afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with company organised pop‑up diner, cocktail shack, bouncy castle, face painting and other fun amenities.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well‑established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.