Set the visual standard for immersive AAA game environments at Certain Affinity, using advanced modeling, texturing, and composition skills. This Texas-based developer has a growing Toronto presence.

As Principal Environment Artist, you will create detailed environments and world assets while guiding a small environment art team. You will collaborate with art direction, design, technology, and project leadership across development. Your work will support gameplay, performance requirements, and visual consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Set standards for immersive worlds within performance guidelines

Create, perfect, and communicate environment visual direction

Define kit-pieces and content benchmarks supporting gameplay

Research software, pipelines, and techniques for team development

Mentor artists and participate in art reviews

Requirements

10+ years modeling and texturing game environments

5+ years in expert content creation or leadership

Shipped at least one AAA title within three years

Expert knowledge of 3D software and Z-Brush

Experience with Unreal 5 and PBR materials

Bring workplace art leadership, gameplay awareness, and technical expertise to define believable worlds at Certain Affinity.

📌 Principal Environment Artist AAA Games (Winnipeg)
🏢 Certain Affinity
📍 Winnipeg