Lead 3D Environment Artist

IBRU is a science-fantasy detective RPG developed by a multicultural indie team in collaboration with Nobel Prize laureate Olga Tokarczuk. The game is set in a world where ancient mythology meets post-cyberpunk decay, featuring emotionally complex stories shaped by ruins of lost civilizations and techno-political intrigue.

• 7+ years of experience in 3D environment art for games, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role
• Expert-level knowledge of Blender, Maya, or equivalent 3D tools; Substance Painter/Designer; Photoshop; Unreal Engine
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring and guiding other artists
• Proven ability to establish and maintain art pipelines and documentation

Portfolio MUST include:

• Strictly game assets, no cinematic or ‘nanite ready’ mesh behemoths with millions of verts, nor megascan-based level art
• Wireframe views showing clean, efficient mesh topology
• UV layout examples demonstrating logical, space-efficient packing, understanding and use of Trim Sheets and Texture Atlases
• At least one breakdown of your environment creation process showing workflow and problem-solving
• Material examples
• High-quality renders of completed environments

Bonus Points For:

• Experience building or leading teams on semi-open world, or stylized games
• Familiarity with Sumerian/Mesopotamian, Middle Eastern, and Central European aesthetics
• Experience with procedural tools, UE PCG, terrain workflows, or shader development
• Passion for titles like Disco Elysium, Pentiment, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, or Dishonored

• Define and uphold the visual direction for environments in collaboration with the Art Director
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of environment artists, ensuring consistent quality and style
• Design workflows and pipelines that keep production smooth and efficient
• Balance creative vision with technical constraints, ensuring optimized, performance-friendly assets
• Collaborate with design, narrative, and tech teams to ensure environments support gameplay and storytelling
• Set standards for modular kits, topology, UVs, shaders, and lighting across the project
• Be a hands-on contributor: model, texture, and light high-quality environments as needed

• Location: Remote (Poland)
• Please only apply if your portfolio meets the listed requirements.
• The employer welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to promote diversity and representation.