ART
The Art department at Fearplay is responsible for the visual creation and artistic direction of our games. The team designs and produces environments, characters, lighting, and visual assets that bring our worlds to life and support the overall atmosphere and style of each project.
Roles in this area include Environment Artists, Character Artists, Lighting Artists, Technical Artists, and Pixel Artists.
3D Artist / Modeler
The 3D Artist / Modeler creates the assets that bring Fearplay’s world to life. This role focuses on modeling props, environments, and objects that support atmosphere, storytelling, and immersion.
Key Responsibilities
- Create 3D models for props, environments, and in-game assets
- Support the visual identity and atmosphere through asset creation
- Prepare models for use in Unreal Engine 5 (optimization, basic setup)
- Collaborate with Environment Artists, Level Designers, and Technical Artists
- Contribute to visual storytelling through detailed and intentional asset design
- Iterate on assets based on feedback and project needs
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in 3D modeling and creating game-ready assets
- Basic experience with tools like Blender, Maya, or similar
- Curiosity about form, detail, and how assets contribute to atmosphere
- Interest in dark, atmospheric, or horror-inspired environments
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 workflows is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, iterate, and collaborate with the team
Environment Artist
The Environment Artist designs and builds the locations where Fearplay’s stories unfold. These environments play a key role in establishing atmosphere, tension, and visual storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Create environmental assets, props, and set pieces
- Design immersive locations and spaces within Unreal Engine 5
- Support environmental storytelling through composition, lighting, and detail
- Collaborate with Level Designers, Lighting Artists, and 3D Artists
- Maintain visual consistency with the project’s art direction
- Iterate on environments based on feedback and gameplay needs
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in creating environments and atmospheric locations
- Basic experience with 3D tools such as Blender or similar
- Curiosity about level composition and environmental storytelling
- Interest in dark, atmospheric, or horror-inspired environments
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 workflows is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and collaborate with the team
Technical Artist
The Technical Artist bridges the gap between art and programming at Fearplay. This role focuses on ensuring that visual assets work efficiently within the engine while supporting the team with tools, workflows, and technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the integration of art assets into Unreal Engine 5
- Help optimize assets for performance and visual quality
- Create and maintain materials, shaders, and visual setups
- Collaborate with Artists and Programmers to solve technical challenges
- Improve workflows and pipelines for asset creation and implementation
- Assist in debugging visual or technical issues related to art
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in both art and technical problem-solving
- Basic understanding of real-time rendering, materials, or shaders
- Curiosity about how assets perform and function in-engine
- Interest in optimizing visuals while maintaining atmosphere
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, Blender, or similar tools is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and collaborate across disciplines
Character Artist
The Character Artist creates the characters that inhabit Fearplay’s world. This role focuses on designing and modeling characters that enhance atmosphere, storytelling, and emotional impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Create 3D character models for players, NPCs, and creatures
- Support the visual identity and tone through character design
- Prepare characters for use in Unreal Engine 5 (basic setup, optimization)
- Collaborate with Narrative, Design, and Animation to align characters with story and gameplay
- Contribute to storytelling through visual details, silhouettes, and expressions
- Iterate on characters based on feedback and project needs
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in character creation, anatomy, and visual storytelling
- Basic experience with tools like Blender, Character Creator 4, or similar
- Curiosity about how characters convey personality, emotion, and fear
- Interest in horror design, creatures, or unsettling character concepts
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 workflows is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and collaborate with the team
Creature Artist
The Creature Artist is responsible for creating the entities that embody fear within Fearplay. This role focuses on designing unsettling, memorable creatures that enhance atmosphere, tension, and psychological impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Design original creatures, monsters, and horror entities
- Create concepts, references, or base models for implementation
- Support the visual and thematic identity of creatures within the game world
- Collaborate with Narrative, Character Artists, and AI Designers to align behavior, story, and appearance
- Contribute to worldbuilding through creature design and lore ideas
- Iterate on designs based on feedback and gameplay needs
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in creature design, horror aesthetics, and unsettling visuals
- Basic experience with concept art, 3D modeling, or design tools (e.g. Blender, Photoshop)
- Curiosity about how design evokes fear, tension, and discomfort
- Interest in psychological horror, symbolism, and unique creature concepts
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 pipelines is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to experiment, explore ideas, and collaborate with the team
VFX Artist
The VFX Artist enhances Fearplay’s atmosphere through visual effects that amplify tension, mood, and immersion. This role focuses on creating effects that support horror, from subtle environmental details to impactful supernatural moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Create visual effects such as particles, fog, lighting effects, and environmental details
- Support atmosphere and tension through subtle and impactful VFX
- Implement and iterate on effects within Unreal Engine 5 (e.g. Niagara)
- Collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Programmers to align effects with gameplay and tone
- Help optimize effects for performance and consistency
- Contribute to visual storytelling through effects and environmental feedback
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in visual effects, atmosphere, and real-time rendering
- Basic experience with tools like Unreal Engine (Niagara), Blender, or similar
- Curiosity about how visual effects influence mood and player perception
- Interest in horror aesthetics, subtle tension, and immersive environments
- Familiarity with shaders, particles, or real-time VFX is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and collaborate with the team
Animator
The Animator brings Fearplay’s characters and creatures to life through movement. This role focuses on creating animations that enhance immersion, convey emotion, and build tension through motion.
Key Responsibilities
- Create animations for characters, creatures, and interactive elements
- Support gameplay through responsive and believable movement
- Collaborate with Character Artists, Designers, and Programmers to align animation with gameplay and tone
- Implement and iterate on animations in Unreal Engine 5
- Contribute to atmosphere through timing, motion, and subtle details
- Refine animations based on feedback and playtesting
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in animation, movement, and character performance
- Basic experience with tools like Blender, iClone 8, or similar
- Curiosity about how motion conveys emotion, tension, and fear
- Interest in horror animation, unsettling movement, and creature behavior
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 animation workflows is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and collaborate with the team
UI Artist
The UI Artist designs the visual interface of Fearplay, shaping how players interact with the game. This role focuses on creating clear, immersive, and atmospheric UI elements that support both usability and the overall horror experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Design UI elements such as menus, HUDs, icons, and interface layouts
- Support the visual identity of the UI in line with the game’s art direction
- Collaborate with UX Designers and UI Programmers to implement interfaces
- Ensure clarity, readability, and consistency across all UI elements
- Contribute to atmosphere through stylized and immersive interface design
- Iterate on UI based on feedback and playtesting
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in UI design, visual communication, and player interaction
- Basic experience with tools like Photoshop, Figma, or similar
- Curiosity about how visuals guide and support player experience
- Interest in blending usability with horror atmosphere and immersion
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 UI workflows is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, iterate, and collaborate with the team
Lighting Artist
The Lighting Artist shapes the mood and atmosphere of Fearplay through light and shadow. This role focuses on creating tension, guiding player attention, and enhancing the emotional impact of environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement lighting setups in Unreal Engine 5
- Create mood, tension, and atmosphere through lighting and color
- Guide player focus and navigation using light and shadow
- Collaborate with Environment Artists, Level Designers, and VFX Artists
- Optimize lighting for performance and consistency
- Iterate on lighting based on gameplay needs and feedback
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in lighting, mood, and visual storytelling
- Basic understanding of light, color, and composition
- Curiosity about how lighting influences emotion and player perception
- Interest in horror atmosphere, darkness, and tension-building
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 lighting tools (e.g. Lumen) is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and collaborate with the team
Concept Artist
The Concept Artist defines the visual foundation of Fearplay by creating designs that guide characters, environments, and creatures. This role focuses on translating ideas into strong visual concepts that shape the game’s atmosphere and identity.
Key Responsibilities
- Create concept art for environments, characters, creatures, and props
- Support the visual direction and tone of the project
- Explore and iterate on visual ideas based on team input
- Provide references and designs for 3D Artists and other disciplines
- Collaborate with Narrative, Design, and Art to align visuals with story and gameplay
- Contribute to worldbuilding through visual exploration
Ideal Skills & Qualities
- Interest in concept art, visual storytelling, and design
- Basic experience with tools like Photoshop or similar
- Curiosity about mood, shape language, and atmosphere
- Interest in horror aesthetics, unsettling visuals, and strong visual identity
- Ability to communicate ideas visually, even in rough sketches
- Willingness to explore ideas, iterate, and collaborate with the team