Senior Environment Artist at Warner Bros. Discovery, US

Senior Environment Artist Job Overview

• Company: Warner Bros. Discovery
  Studio: Rocksteady Studios
• Role Title: Senior Environment Artist
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Work Model: Hybrid (Remote and In-office split)
• Experience Level: Senior / Lead Potential

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) , the global entertainment powerhouse behind the world’s most iconic superheroes, wizards, and legends, is seeking a visionary Senior Environment Artist .

Based in the vibrant heart of London at the world-renowned Rocksteady Studios —the award-winning creators of the Batman: Arkham series—you will join a multicultural team of technology trailblazers and storytellers. At WBD, we don’t just build games; we create “the stuff dreams are made of.” Our philosophy is simple: we treat our people exceptionally well so they can create quality entertainment that stands the test of time.

As a Senior Environment Artist, you will take artistic ownership of sprawling, iconic DC worlds, pushing the visual bar of AAA production to new heights. If you have a passion for visual storytelling, a drive for extreme detail, and a desire to thrive in a highly collaborative environment, your next career-defining opportunity is here.

Compensation & Industry Benchmarks

Warner Bros. Discovery offers competitive London-based salaries and a robust benefits package. While the final offer is tailored to the candidate’s specific portfolio and experience, the following ranges represent the current market standard for senior art roles within the UK WBD ecosystem.

Estimated Range / Details

£65,000 — £88,000 GBP

Annual performance-based bonus

Eligibility for WBD restricted stock units (RSUs)

Competitive pension scheme with high employer matching

Private medical insurance, dental, and mental health support

Generous holiday allowance plus “WBD Days”

The Mission: Building Iconic DC Worlds

At Rocksteady, environment artist is more than just a backdrop—it is a character in itself. You will work alongside a team of passionate artists to bring depth, history, and life to legendary settings. You will be expected to move beyond simple asset creation, taking responsibility for the mood, narrative, and technical integrity of the levels you oversee.

Key Responsibilities

• World-Class Asset Creation: Design and build industry-leading environments and assets that technically and creatively raise the project’s visual bar.

• Pipeline Mastery: Fully internalize the project’s tool pipeline and game engine (Unreal Engine 4/5), confidently reporting issues and suggesting workflow improvements.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Communicate proactively with level designers, lighting artists, and engineers to ensure the environment supports both gameplay and narrative.

• Artistic Ownership: Take the lead on key areas of production, growing into a specialist role or overseeing specific environmental biomes.

• Mentorship: Continue to develop your own skills while elevating the artists around you to maintain a world-class standard of quality.

Requirements: The Senior Standard

We are looking for an artist who possesses a “trained eye” and a portfolio that screams quality and attention to detail.

• Strong Portfolio: You must demonstrate creatively compelling scenes and levels built in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 . We look for assets that show not just technical skill, but a flair for visual storytelling .

• Technical Proficiency: A deep understanding of modern PBR workflows, modular kit-bashing, and high-to-low poly baking.

• Team Synergy: You must be a positive, active, and contributing team member who understands the importance of listening to others.

• Self-Management: Able to work independently, prioritize tasks under pressure, and maintain an extremely high bar for delivery quality.

• Ad-hoc Problem Solving: A proactive approach to technical hurdles and the ability to find creative solutions to engine constraints.

Bonus Points

• Traditional Art Skills: 2D skills for concept art and paint-overs.

• Full Cycle Experience: Having shipped at least one AAA title and navigated the rigors of optimization, technical budgets, and bug fixing.

• DC Passion: A genuine love for the DC Universe and a drive to build the best superhero games in history.

Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Statistics

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a workforce that reflects our global audience. We believe diversity fuels the creativity required to build immersive worlds. Inclusion is not just a policy; it is central to “How We Get Things Done.”

Within the broader UK Technology and Gaming sector, and specifically within the WBD/Rocksteady ecosystem, we actively track and support representation. According to recent industry and internal transparency benchmarks:

• Multicultural Representation: Rocksteady’s London team is highly multicultural, reflecting the 46% non-white population of London (as per the most recent UK census data).

• Gender Diversity: In our ongoing efforts to bridge the gender gap in AAA development, WBD UK has seen a 12% increase in women in senior creative and technical roles over the last three years.

• Global Inclusion: WBD’s global workforce is approximately 47% People of Color (in the US) and we strive for similar representative parity in our international hubs by prioritizing merit-based hiring from all backgrounds.

How We Get Things Done

Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate. Whether we are building a rainy Gotham alleyway or a sun-drenched Metropolis, we operate with:

1. Championing Inclusion: Embracing a wide array of perspectives and backgrounds.

2. Quality First: We treat our people well so they can focus on the art of the “forever game.”

3. Collaborative Spirit: No artist is an island; we succeed as a team.

Working Format: Hybrid Model

Rocksteady and WBD believe in the power of the “Studio Environment.” This role follows a Hybrid Model :

• Collaboration Days: Scheduled onsite days for team synchronization and creative workshops in our London studio.

• Focused Remote Work: Days allocated for deep-focus asset creation from home.

• Flexibility: Work patterns are agreed upon with your Line Manager to balance business needs with personal well-being.

Summary Checklist for Applicants

Minimum Standard

Unreal Engine 4/5 Proficiency

Senior-level experience in AAA Gaming

Ability to commute to London (Hybrid)

Strong communication and proactive problem-solving

High-fidelity environment art with storytelling depth

Final Thoughts

At Warner Bros. Discovery , we celebrate the dreamers. Rocksteady Studios offers you the chance to put your thumbprint on a world that millions of players will explore for years to come. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, if you are excited about the role and believe you can raise our visual bar, we want to see your work.

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