Remote Lead 3D Environment Artist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead 3D Environment Artist to guide a globally distributed team in creating breathtaking environments for immersive virtual worlds.

You will oversee modeling, texturing, lighting, and pipeline work, ensuring high artistic quality while maintaining schedule and collaboration across designers and other art leads.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a 3D Environment Artist, 2+ years in lead/senior role.
• Strong portfolio of environment art.
• Proficiency in Maya/3ds Max/Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Photoshop.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity and PBR workflows.
• Proven leadership and ability to guide artists remotely.
• Excellent composition, color theory, lighting, and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D environment artists with art direction and technical guidance.
• Create high-quality 3D environment assets: modeling, sculpting, texturing, lighting.
• Set and maintain artistic style guides and technical standards.
• Collaborate with game designers and other art leads to realize project vision.
• Oversee environment optimization for performance across platforms.
• Review and provide feedback on peers' work.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of assets per project schedules.
• Contribute ideas to enhance visual immersion and storytelling.
• Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines and workflows.

Skills

3D environment art

team leadership

art direction

remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Game Art

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned innovator in the Arts & Entertainment and gaming sector, is actively searching for a visionary Remote Lead 3D Environment Artist. This position is entirely remote, allowing exceptional artists to contribute their talents from anywhere. You will be instrumental in crafting breathtaking and immersive 3D environments that form the backbone of our client's cutting-edge projects. The ideal candidate possesses a masterful command of 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting techniques, coupled with strong leadership capabilities and a deep passion for visual storytelling. We seek a creative force capable of guiding a team to achieve unparalleled artistic quality in virtual worlds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D environment artists, providing art direction and technical guidance.
• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including modeling, sculpting, texturing, and lighting.
• Establish and maintain artistic style guides and technical standards for environment art.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, level designers, and other art leads to realize project vision.
• Oversee the optimization of environments for performance across target platforms.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on the work of other artists.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in 3D environment art.
• Ensure timely delivery of environment assets according to project schedules.
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to enhance the visual appeal and immersion of virtual worlds.
• Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines and workflows.

Requirements

• Significant experience (7+ years) as a 3D Environment Artist, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role, preferably in games or interactive media.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional environment art, showcasing artistic skill and technical proficiency.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender), sculpting tools (e.g., ZBrush), and texturing software (e.g., Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and PBR workflows.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide artists.
• Excellent understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and environmental storytelling.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for seamless remote teamwork.
• Passionate about the Arts & Entertainment industry and creating visually stunning worlds.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Art, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy. Our client provides a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with your extensive experience and leadership capabilities. You will have the opportunity to shape the visual direction of exciting projects within the Arts & Entertainment sector. Professional development opportunities and the chance to work with a talented, globally distributed team are standard. This role offers significant career growth and the chance to make a lasting impact on visually rich interactive experiences.