Senior Environment Artist

Wave’s mission is to unite humanity through immersive 3d entertainment. Our vision is to be the live entertainment hub of the metaverse: a place where anyone can attend, perform live, or be a part of a 24/7 live entertainment community. No matter where or who you are, our platform welcomes you—joining on mobile, streaming a 2D social video, or immersing you in 3D VR. Virtual shows (“Waves”) are the heartbeat of our platform. Unlike other virtual experiences, Waves are unique because they happen live, enabling real-time interaction and connection between performers and audiences.

As a Senior Environment Artist, you’ll collaborate with the Art Director, Tech Artists, and Content Producers to design visually stunning and dynamic environments tailored to a wide range of musical performances. Your work will set the tone for immersive concerts that break the boundaries of live entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Create: Design and integrate visually engaging environments, adhering to style guides and solving technical challenges.
• Collaborate: Work with design, technical, and engineering teams to shape early block-outs into cohesive, performance-ready spaces.
• Mentor & Lead: Train and mentor team members, sharing expertise to elevate the overall quality of work.
• Optimize & Debug: Oversee optimization efforts and troubleshoot issues identified during testing.
• Communicate & Manage: Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on tasks and objectives. Track progress using project management tools and oversee the work of outsource partners.
• Innovate & Refine: Develop new workflows and improve existing tools to streamline efficiency and support high-quality outputs.

Required Qualifications

• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing detailed, engaging environment designs.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine tools, including the Material Editor, VFX, lighting, and camera systems.
• Solid understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR) systems and leading 3D modeling software.
• Experience with mobile or VR environmental art development.
• At least 1 shipped AAA title in a Senior Environment Artist role.
• 5+ years of environment creation experience using Unreal Engine.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with data management tools like Perforce.
• Strong foundation in traditional arts and modular workflows for architecture and assets.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and delivering polished experiences.
• Passion for music, live events, and creating musically reactive visuals.
• Interest in staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends

Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000**

**Salaries at Wave are based on a few factors including a candidate's location (to account for any cost of living differences), their experience level and their performance during the interview process. On top of a cash salary we also include company equity in the form of stock options with every full time offer as well as other benefits (insurance, 401k, unlimited PTO, laptop/desktop and other IT equipment as needed, subsidized monthly home internet, etc). Salary ranges at Wave are determined based on the job requirements, experience level and market data attained from compensation surveys.

Be wary of scammers! All Wave communications will come from an email address that ends with @wavexr.com. Any other communications from similar domains like wavexr.us or [email protected] are fraudulent. We will never ask you to send us money nor will we conduct interviews via chat applications like WhatsApp or Discord.