Environment Artist - Realtime / Unreal Engine

DAX | Digital Arts Xchange • Fixed-Term Contract • Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden • 6h ago

Realtime Environment Artist (Unreal Engine) – VFX

Note: This role will offer remote working in EU time zones.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Realtime Environment Artist with strong experience in Unreal Engine and VFX production pipelines. This role focuses on building high-quality, production-ready realtime environments for film, episodic and cinematics projects. You will work closely with VFX Supervisors, Virtual Production teams, CG artists, and technical departments to create visually compelling, optimized environments that integrate seamlessly into final pixel delivery.

This position requires both artistic excellence and a deep understanding of VFX workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Create high-quality realtime environments using Unreal Engine 5
Develop modular environment assets and assemble large-scale scenes
Build and optimize materials using Unreal’s material editor and shaders
Set up lighting for cinematic-quality output (Lumen / baked workflows as required)
Integrate Megascans, photogrammetry, and custom assets into production scenes
Collaborate with VFX Supervisors to match plate photography and CG lighting
Ensure assets meet performance targets for realtime playback
Work within established VFX pipelines and naming/versioning conventions
Troubleshoot technical and rendering issues in collaboration with TDs
Prepare environments for Virtual Production (LED volumes) when required

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a VFX, Virtual Production, or AAA game studio environment
Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
Solid understanding of traditional VFX production pipelines
Experience delivering environments for film, episodic, or high-end realtime projects
Strong knowledge of:
PBR workflows
Lighting and cinematic composition
Level assembly and world building
Optimization techniques for realtime performance
Experience with DCC tools such as Maya, Blender, Houdini, or similar
Familiarity with asset management and version control systems (Perforce preferred)
Ability to interpret concept art and translate it into production-ready environments