Head of 3D Environment Art — Hybrid Lead

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead 3D Environment Artist in George, Western Cape, to guide artistic vision and drive high-quality environments. You will mentor a team, establish art direction, and ensure environments are visually stunning and performant across platforms.

The role requires leading 3D environments from concept to implementation, collaborating with design and tech teams, and staying ahead of industry trends in lighting, materials, and pipelines. Hybrid work model available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in 3D environment art for games
• Experience in leadership or senior role
• Strong portfolio in 3D environments showing lighting and composition
• Familiarity with PBR workflows and materials

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of environment artists
• Define art direction and quality bar for environments
• Oversee creation of high-quality 3D assets (models, textures, materials)
• Collaborate with level designers and tech artists for performance and visuals
• Develop efficient environment art pipelines and workflows
• Create environment concepts and mood boards
• Review assets to meet project goals and quality standards

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Art direction

Communication

Problem solving

Lighting

Color theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead 3D Environment Artist in George, Western Cape, to guide artistic vision and drive high-quality environments. You will mentor a team, establish art direction, and ensure environments are visually stunning and performant across platforms.

The role requires leading 3D environments from concept to implementation, collaborating with design and tech teams, and staying ahead of industry trends in lighting, materials, and pipelines. Hybrid work model available.