Hazelight Studios creates games built on strong characters, emotion, and truly unique co-op experiences. We are the studio behind A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction. We are now looking for an Environment Artist to help bring memorable worlds to life in our next game.

About the role

As an Environment Artist at Hazelight, you will have a key role in crafting our immersive game worlds and the visual identity of our games. You’ll work closely with the Art Director, Level Designers, Programmers, and fellow Artists in smaller teams to create environments that are not only visually striking, but also support gameplay, storytelling, and emotional impact.

What you'll do

• Create high-quality game environments in Unreal Engine

• Model, texture, and set up environment assets

• Work with lighting, color, and composition to establish mood and atmosphere

• Collaborate closely with Level Design in a pod structure to develop gameplay and art in conjunction

• Contribute creatively to interdisciplinary discussions and the overall visual direction of the games

• Own a part of the game and see it through from blockout to shipping

• Optimize and polish environments to get them ready for shipping

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience creating environment art for games and we’re open to different levels of experience, from junior to senior. What matters most to us is your ideas, craft, and how you collaborate with the team

• Is comfortable working in Unreal Engine (or similar real-time engines)

• Has strong skills in 3D modeling and texturing

• Has a solid understanding of form, color, lighting, and composition

• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative, iterative environment

• Enjoys taking initiative,  exploring ideas, proposing solutions, and actively shaping the game rather than simply executing predefined tasks

• Open to create art for a wide variety of styles and games

Why Hazelight?

• Work with a passionate, experienced team in a close-knit studio

• A creative environment with a high degree of ownership and trust

• A strong focus on collaboration and player experience

• We offer competitive salaries, a solid pension plan, generous vacation, and a bonus system.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter and a portfolio that showcases your best environment art content, creative thinking and any relevant work. A portfolio is required for your application to be considered.

Good to know

• This is an onsite role located in Stockholm, Sweden. We offer hybrid work from home but require everyone to be present at the office at least 3 days a week 

• A work sample is part of the recruitment process (10-20h)

• We review applications on an ongoing basis