Posted 4 days ago
Principal Environment Artist
@ Keywords Studios
Canada
Overview
Keywords Studios is hiring a Principal Environment Artist to lead the creation of environment visuals for AAA console titles, in both realistic and stylised styles. The role directs internal and external artists, allocates resources across studio projects and presents to clients. The posting asks for at least 4 years of console development experience with 2 shipped titles, and states the role is full-time.
Responsibilities:
- Conceive and create environment visuals for AAA titles
- Lead and direct internal and external artists
- Assign artists of varying skill sets to multiple projects
- Present and liaise with clients
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years console development experience
- At least 2 shipped titles, ideally one as Principal
- Strong visual and verbal communication skills
- Excellent resource management and judgment
- World building understanding and attention to detail
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Keywords Studios
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- Business categories
- Audio
- Content
- Digital Media
- Financial Services
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- Video Games
- Other recorded names
- Keywords Studios
- Keywords Australia
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Functionality QA
- Localization
- Localization QA
- Player Support
- Marketing Services
- Community Management
- Game Development
- PR
- Game Art
- Game Audio
- Content Moderation
- Game Accessibility
- UX
- Media and Entertainment
- Video Games
- AI Technology
- Audio Description
- Subtitling
- Voice Casting
- Dubbing
- Music
- Sound Design
- R&D
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🎮🎬 We help make video games, films, and fan favourites you’ve probably played, watched, or heard. We work behind the scenes with game developers, publishers, and entertainment companies to bring their ideas to life and keep them running smoothly. From game development and art production to audio services, localization, game testing, community support, and marketing, we’re the partner you call when you need extra…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
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We are looking for an experienced and multi-talented Principal Environment Artist with the ability to conceive, create and lead the team in creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals for AAA titles both realistic and stylised. Proven experience in generating a diverse range of styles, technical expertise with current gen’ technology and / or illustration skills are certainly of benefit.
Requirements
At least 4+ years of experience in console development with at least 2 shipped titles and ideally one as a Principal.
Effective visual and verbal communication skills when directing internal or external teams or individuals.
Excellent resource management and judgement whilst assigning artists of varying skill sets to the numerous projects in the studio.
Comfortable liaising with and presenting to clients in an authoritative and professional manner.
A self motivated leader who is outgoing, has an excellent eye for detail and a solid understanding of world building and a passion for delivering the best possible game experience.
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