Classification: Full Time Location: Quebec City/Montreal/Remote Are you ready to shape a world that doesn’t just look incredible, but actively responds to everything the player does? We are looking for an Environment Artist to build immersive, high-fidelity environments for an unannounced 3rd-person action title where visual storytelling meets dynamic world destruction. If you thrive on crafting atmospheric, grounded spaces designed for intense action, deep environmental reactivity, and high-impact physical interaction, we want you on our team.

Founded in 2020, Yellow Brick Games is committed to building digital playgrounds and memorable worlds using an ethical and human approach to game development. Inspired by our warrior princess Dorothée, we strive to make each moment down the road count, brick by brick. Yellow Brick Games launched its debut fantasy action-adventure title Eternal Strands in 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Yellow Brick Games is hiring an Environment Artist to join our team of experienced developers working on an exciting new IP. In this role, you will bridge artistic vision and physical interactivity, authoring benchmark 3rd-person environments that tear apart, evolve, and react directly to player actions. You will be responsible for building modular architectural kits, setting up complex asset & modeling optimized for fracturing and destruction systems, and collaborating closely with Level Design and Tech Art to ensure our spaces deliver intense gameplay readability alongside uncompromising visual quality.

Yellow Brick Games is based in Quebec City, Canada with an office space in Montreal. As a growing independent studio, we are committed to diversity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status,



genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

This position is open to applicants based in the Quebec City or Montreal areas. We’re open to discussing hybrid and remote work situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Create modular assets, organic and hard-surface, textures, materials (PBR) and assemble in Unreal, benchmark-quality 3rd-person environments that prioritize both visual clarity and gameplay flow.
- Collaborate closely with Tech Art and design, fracture and integrate meshes into the destruction pipeline, dynamic ecosystems, and interactive environment assets.
- Work hand-in-hand with Art direction and Level Design to balance high visual targets and gameplay while keeping performance and optimization within budget.
- Share knowledge, contribute to pipeline improvements, and provide artistic feedback to elevate the environment art team.

REQUIREMENTS:

- 5 years of experience in game development, with at least one shipped AAA or high-end AA title as an Environment Artist.
- Portfolio showcasing both organic and Hard-Surface assets in a lit environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine, Blender, Zbrush, Maya or 3dsMax and Substance Painter/Designer
- Proven experience with modeling for destruction systems, fractured meshes, modular assets in a dynamic/interactive environment.
- A self-starter who owns their work end-to-end, with minimal oversight
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- A highly creative environment alongside passionate game devs
- Versatile work schedule and remote/hybrid arrangements
- Generous and flexible vacation and sick days policy
- Group insurance program with 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
- And more!

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📌 Environment Artist (Quebec City)
🏢 Yellow Brick Games
📍 Quebec City