Real-Time Unreal Artist for Immersive Architecture

Journey; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey is seeking a Real-Time Unreal Artist for their Cape Town studio to bridge architecture and game technology. This full-time, fixed-term role involves creating immersive, real-time 3D environments using Unreal Engine 5. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in real-time environments, strong skills in 3D modeling software, and be passionate about interactive design. Salary range is R420,000 - R600,000 ZAR annually, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience with real-time 3D environments.
• 3–5+ years in architectural visualization or game environment art.
• Strong creative background with a 'Real-Time Reel' showing interactive walkthroughs.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of artists and leads to improve the process and align on requirements.
• Create real-time assets optimized for real-time experiences.
• Implement LODs and texture atlasing to ensure smooth frame rates.

Skills

Expert-level Unreal Engine 5

Proficiency in 3ds Max, Blender, Houdini or Maya

Familiarity with Revit, Rhino, or SketchUp workflows

Adobe Substance 3D Painter/Designer

Strong communication skills

Tools

3ds Max

Blender

Houdini

Maya

Job description

Journey is seeking a Real-Time Unreal Artist for their Cape Town studio to bridge architecture and game technology. This full-time, fixed-term role involves creating immersive, real-time 3D environments using Unreal Engine 5. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in real-time environments, strong skills in 3D modeling software, and be passionate about interactive design. Salary range is R420,000 - R600,000 ZAR annually, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects.