About the job : 

Dwarf is looking for a Senior Environment Artist with a strong game-art background to join the production of a stylized animated feature film developed entirely in Unreal Engine. You will be responsible for transforming blocked-out environments from the previs team into visually rich, optimized real-time sets ready for lighting and rendering under the direction of the environment lead and supervisor. 
 
This role bridges technical optimization and artistic staging, with a focus on modular workflows, PCG build or use, trim sheet usage, and efficient environment dressing. You will request and help building production-ready assets, build template kits, and handle the high-fidelity integration of each set, working closely with the Modeling, Surfacing, and Lighting departments. 

Key Responsabilities :
 

• Translate and build previs blockouts into real-time, high-quality environments within Unreal Engine 

• Design and apply modular workflows using PCG, trim sheets, decals, tileable materials, and kit-based assets 

• Create reusable environment pieces and templates for broader production use 

• Collaborate with modeling and surfacing teams to define up-res strategies for blocked elements 

• Compose and stage scenes with attention to lighting and narrative clarity 

• Ensure environments are optimized for performance and aligned with real-time rendering constraints 

• Maintain consistency with the artistic vision defined by Lookdev and Art Direction 

• Provide feedback and support on environment integration during lighting and final shot setup 

Must have :
 

• Strong experience as an environment artist in animation, games, or real-time cinematics 

• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine for environment creation and scene management 

• Proficiency in PCG, in trim sheet workflows, modular construction, and decal-based detailing 

• Working experience with Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, and similar DCCs 

• Good eye for composition, scale, and stylization in environmental storytelling 

• Strong technical understanding of real-time optimization (draw calls, texel density, material usage) 

• Comfortable working collaboratively across departments 

• Bonus: This is a bilingual studio and project — good English communication skills are a plus