About Dambuster Studios Originally founded in 1999 as Free Radical Design our ambition and passion comes through as strongly now as when we first began. We are always seeking individuals who can emulate our values - passion, quality, and teamwork - which are embodied in our diverse and inclusive culture. Even if you’re not sure that you meet all the criteria for a role, don’t be put off from applying - we want to hear from you. Our only requirement is that you work from the UK. Our studio is in Nottingham city centre and some of our roles can be offered on a hybrid or fully remote basis – each role is different, so please refer to the advert below for role-specific information. Our internal Wellbeing Committee and Mental Health First Aiders help ensure that our diversity is championed in a safe environment. Senior Vegetation Environment Artist Dambuster Studios - creators of the number one BAFTA-nominated smash hit Dead Island 2 - has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Vegetation Environment Artist to join our highly talented Art team. Role overview As a Senior Vegetation Artist, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting high-quality vegetation that enhances both the visual direction and gameplay experience of our projects. You’ll work closely with the Lead Environment Artist, Art Director, and other disciplines — including technical artists and external partners — to ensure assets are functional, visually compelling, and meet our production standards. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills. We can offer this role on a hybrid basis with the offered candidate being on-site 2-3 days per week. Responsibilities Create high-quality environmental vegetation artwork that aligns with the project’s artistic direction and visual targets. Collaborate with art and technical art teams to ensure vegetation runs efficiently and meets performance standards. Build grey-box vegetation in preparation for outsourcing. Plan and communicate vegetation requirements to internal artists and outsourcing vendors. Document vegetation art processes, techniques, and guidelines. Follow and help maintain best practices for vegetation asset organisation. Support and mentor fellow our internal and external teams. Produce a wide range of vegetation assets (low to very high poly) tailored to different areas of the game. Research and understand vegetation biomes based on the game’s location. Requirements Essential: Strong understanding of modern game art toolsets, including but not limited to Unreal Engine 5, Substance, Quixel, ZBrush, Photoshop, and 3ds Max. Solid grasp of the environment art pipeline and core artistic fundamentals such as proportion, composition, and colour. Proven experience creating vegetation art for video games. Ability to produce benchmark-quality content to establish visual direction for internal and external teams. Excellent communication skills to guide and support internal and external artists on vegetation workflows. Able to take a brief and deliver high-quality work that meets both artistic and technical standards. Self-motivated and open to feedback and creative direction from leadership. Desirable: Experience with the latest Unreal Engine vegetation techniques, including Nanite and Procedural Content Generation. Experience using procedural software to create vegetation content. Technical understanding of skinning and animation is useful to have but not required. What we can offer you Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, remaining hours worked flexibly Workstyle – hybrid, on-site in our Nottingham studio 2-3 days per week minimum Domestic relocation support (hybrid employees must live within 50 miles of the studio or be willing to relocate) Holiday allowance that increases with service (to a maximum of 30 days plus statutory public holidays) Annual pay reviews Company pension contribution that increases with service Company enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers) Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios Studio funded learning and development opportunities Modern game development environment with the latest technologies Vibrant, modern city centre location with good transport links Fully subsidised gym membership with Virgin gym (Nottingham) Annual Christmas party and Summer Family BBQ Quarterly company funded cross-team events Free financial advice Employee referral bonus scheme Cycle to work scheme Weekly office treats, including breakfast on Monday and pastries on Friday Equal Opportunities Statement Dambuster Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anyone considering their next step in their career journey with Dambuster will receive consideration without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity or paternity, or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to apply. We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for those who require reasonable adjustments. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or onboarding process, or if you are successful in securing a position with us, please let us know what we can do to ensure your success.