This is an unpaid, remote collaboration for Project Mercy, an independent dark science-fantasy roguelite currently in development at Memoria Works .

Our current goal is to build a high-quality playable demo that we can use to pursue external funding and investment for full development , with crowdfunding also being considered as an alternative route.

We are looking for a Lead Environment Artist to help define and guide the visual development of Project Mercy's environments as we work towards a high-quality playable demo.

You will work closely with Environment Concept, Level Design, Technical Art, Lighting and Production, helping translate the established visual direction of Quenar Thelis into cohesive, production-ready 3D environments.

Our international team includes developers and artists with professional AAA and broader industry experience. The goal of the demo is to present a strong representation of Project Mercy and use it to pursue funding for full development.

Responsibilities

- Lead and support the 3D Environment Art direction for the playable demo.
- Work closely with concept artists and level designers to translate environment concepts and blockouts into finished 3D spaces.
- Help establish environment workflows, asset standards and production priorities.
- Create and/or oversee modular environment assets, architectural elements and set dressing.
- Collaborate with Technical Art, Materials and Lighting to achieve the intended visual quality in Unreal Engine 5.
- Review environment work and provide constructive feedback to other artists.




- Help identify technical or artistic blockers and work with the relevant departments to find practical solutions.
- Contribute to planning and scoping environment work around the needs of the demo.

Requirements

- Strong portfolio demonstrating professional-quality 3D environment art.
- Solid understanding of environment modelling, composition, modular workflows, texturing and optimisation.
- Experience working with Unreal Engine.
- Good understanding of real-time game production pipelines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
- Comfortable providing feedback and helping guide other environment artists.
- Able to work independently within a remote international team.
- Previous professional game development experience.

Nice to have

- Previous Lead or Senior Environment Artist experience.
- AAA development experience.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
- Experience working on science-fiction, fantasy or stylised realistic environments.
- Knowledge of lighting, materials, procedural workflows or technical environment art.

About Project Mercy

Project Mercy is a narrative dark science-fantasy roguelite combining turn-based combat, free movement, real-time actions and platforming.

We are currently focused on building a playable demo with the goal of securing funding and moving the project into full development.

If you’d like to learn more about the project before applying, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

📌 Lead Environment Artist (San Cristóbal de La Laguna)
🏢 Memoria Works
📍 San Cristóbal de La Laguna