Job Description
Thekla, Inc.—the independent studio behind the critically acclaimed games Braid and The Witness—is looking for experienced 3D Environment Artists to join us on a contract basis.
We're in full production on a new game and seeking artists who are comfortable working independently in a flexible, creative environment. This is a remote-friendly, contract position with occasional in-person meetups in Denver. We’re a small team, and each contributor has significant impact—so we’re looking for collaborators who are self-directed, communicative, and eager to take ownership of their work.
Skills & Requirements
Responsibilities
- Block out and refine 3D environments from rough, mood-focused compositions to polished, in-game assets
- Translate simple blockouts into fully realized scenes with a strong focus on environmental theming, set-dressing, and mood
- Compose spaces that support gameplay clarity, visual storytelling, and thematic consistency
- Collaborate with the Art Director and Designers to compose and refine compelling, gameplay-driven spaces
- Build and expand modular kits; polish and optimize existing environment work
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities as the project evolves
- Participate in informal, day-to-day communication via Slack and email, as well as consistent online meetings
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in Maya or Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop
- Experience with Substance Painter and Substance Designer
- Solid understanding of the full game development pipeline
- Ability to concept in 2D or 3D when needed
- Strong eye for style-matching and maintaining visual consistency within an established art direction
- Comfort working in a proprietary engine and learning new tools quickly
- Ability to create stylized artwork and adapt to established visual styles
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable receiving and integrating feedback
Bonus Points
- Experience documenting workflows and sharing knowledge with teammates
- Previous experience in small or independent teams
- Passion for thoughtful, design-driven game environments
How to Apply
If this sounds like a good fit, please send your resume, portfolio, and/or list of previous work to jobs@thekla.com . We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Tags
Remote job, Contract work, Flexible hours,