Senior Environment Artist

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 50,412,000 - 77,910,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Creative studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to join their creative team in Sandton. You will craft immersive game environments, create 3D assets, blockouts, and finalize environment art, collaborating with level designers and art directors.

The role emphasizes visual storytelling with realism or stylized aesthetics. Required are a strong portfolio, experience with Maya/3ds Max/ZBrush/Substance Painter, and Unreal or Unity. This is a hybrid role offering growth in a dynamic studio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as an Environment Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing environmental art for games with realism or stylized aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity, including level assembly and lighting.
• Understanding of architecture, landscape design, and natural forms.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take direction.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, structures, and terrain.
• Assemble and dress game levels, ensuring compelling composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and iterate on level layouts.
• Develop and implement textures, materials, and shaders for environmental elements.
• Optimize environment assets for performance and memory usage across target platforms.
• Maintain consistency in art style and quality throughout the game world.

Skills

Environment art

Portfolio

Teamwork

Communication

Artistic direction

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Environment Artist to join their creative team in Sandton. This hybrid role involves crafting immersive and visually stunning game environments that captivate players. You will be responsible for creating 3D assets, level blockouts, and final environment art, working closely with level designers and art directors to realize the game's world. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to visually rich projects, pushing the boundaries of environmental storytelling and artistic quality within a dynamic studio setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, structures, and terrain.
• Assemble and dress game levels, ensuring compelling composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and iterate on level layouts.
• Develop and implement textures, materials, and shaders for environmental elements.
• Optimize environment assets for performance and memory usage across target platforms.
• Maintain consistency in art style and quality throughout the game world.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as an Environment Artist in the game industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing impressive environmental art for games, with a focus on realism or stylized aesthetics.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter).
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including level assembly and lighting.
• Understanding of architecture, landscape design, and natural forms.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take direction and provide constructive feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model balancing flexibility and collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry events.
• A creative and supportive studio environment.