Save Your Spot for the Open Day
 Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from Jacob Claussen, AAA Environment Artist on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Overkill’s The Walking Dead.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM PT
WHY ATTEND THE OPEN DAY?
- Meet Industry Expert and ex Environment Artist at Ubisoft and Fall Damage, Jacob Claussen
- Learn how the Environment Art Bootcamp works and if it's a good fit for you
- Understand what it's like to be an environment artist
- Learn how to build a portfolio that gets you hired
- Ask Jacob all your burning questions
WHERE OUR STUDENTS SECURE JOBS
MEETÂ YOUR HOST
Jacob Claussen
Head of the Game Art Program at Vertex School and ex Environment Artist atÂ
Ubisoft and Fall Damage
PROJECTS:
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Overkill's The Walking Dead, The Division 2, and Alara Prime
Why Vertex School?
🌟 Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our bootcamps are designed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that you learn the latest and most relevant skills.
🌟 Expert Instructors: Benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts with years of experience in the gaming industry.
🌟 Flexible Online Learning: Our online platform allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your education around your schedule.
🌟 Portfolio Building: Work on real-world projects and build a portfolio that will impress employers in the gaming industry.
🌟 Career Support: Our dedicated admissions officers and industry mentors will help you navigate the job market, answer any questions, and give job application advice!
Why Learn Environment Art?
The video game industry is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world—outpacing even the music and film industries combined.
As games become more visually advanced, the demand for skilled Environment Artists continues to grow. These artists create the worlds players explore, shaping everything from realistic landscapes to immersive, cinematic scenes.
Environment Artists work with tools like Unreal Engine, Maya, Substance Designer/Painter, and more to block out, model, texture, light, and present professional-quality environments.
Career paths can include roles like Environment Artist, Level Artist, World Builder, Vegetation Artist, and Art Director, with opportunities at both indie studios and AAA companies.
By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to push your environments to a professional standard, build portfolio pieces that stand out to recruiters, and position yourself for new job opportunities, promotions, or higher pay.
Save Your Spot for the Open Day
Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from Jacob Claussen, AAA Environment Artist on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Overkill’s The Walking Dead.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM PT
Spots are limited - Save yours now!
