Remote Lead 3D Environment Artist - Virtual Production

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Lead 3D Environment Artist to guide a global team in creating compelling virtual sets for film, TV, and interactive projects. You will steer pipelines and art direction, ensuring consistency and technical excellence across projects.

You contribute hands-on when required and stay ahead of real-time rendering trends, driving high-quality environments from a remote studio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a 3D Environment Artist with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Real-time rendering and virtual production experience (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and look development (Maya, Blender, Substance, ZBrush).
• Strong leadership with ability to inspire and manage a remote team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote setup.
• Strong portfolio showing real-time 3D environment art.
• Familiarity with photogrammetry and procedural content generation is a plus.
• Self-motivated with good time management for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of 3D environment artists.
• Oversee high-fidelity environment creation with artistic and technical quality.
• Develop workflows and pipelines for asset creation and integration into virtual production.
• Collaborate with directors and supervisors to define visual direction.
• Set and maintain standards for modeling, texturing, lighting.
• Review work and provide constructive feedback to the team.
• Stay ahead of trends in real-time rendering and virtual production.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for the environment team.
• Contribute as hands-on artist when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Real-time rendering

Remote team management

Art direction

Communication

Portfolio review

Photogrammetry (plus)

Time management

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

Blender

Substance Suite

ZBrush

Job description

About the Role

Our client is at the forefront of virtual production technology and is seeking a visionary Remote Lead 3D Environment Artist to spearhead the creation of breathtaking virtual sets and environments. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute your exceptional skills from anywhere. You will be responsible for guiding a team of talented artists in building realistic and imaginative worlds for a variety of innovative projects, including film, television, and interactive experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a masterful understanding of 3D environment creation pipelines, a keen artistic eye, and proven leadership capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital storytelling from the comfort of your own studio, collaborating with a global team dedicated to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a remote team of 3D environment artists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Oversee the creation of high-fidelity 3D environments, ensuring artistic consistency and technical quality. Develop and implement efficient workflows and pipelines for environment asset creation, optimization, and integration into virtual production environments. Collaborate with directors, art directors, and virtual production supervisors to define the visual direction and technical requirements for environments. Establish and maintain high standards for modeling, texturing, shading, and lighting within virtual environments. Conduct regular reviews of environment work, providing constructive feedback and guidance to the team. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in real-time rendering, virtual production, and 3D environment art. Manage project timelines and deliverables for the environment team, ensuring successful project completion. Contribute as a hands-on artist when necessary, demonstrating proficiency in key areas of environment creation.

Requirements

Extensive professional experience as a 3D Environment Artist with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role. Proven experience in real-time rendering and virtual production environments (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity). Expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and look development software (e.g., Maya, Blender, Substance Suite, ZBrush). Strong understanding of art pipelines for game development or virtual production. Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a remote team effectively. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work setting. A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D environment art, with an emphasis on real-time applications. Familiarity with photogrammetry and procedural content generation techniques is a plus. Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, coupled with a competitive salary and benefits package. Our client provides a stimulating and innovative work environment where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge projects. You will have the opportunity to work with leading technology in virtual production and collaborate with a talented international team. We invest in our employees' growth, offering continuous learning opportunities and career advancement within a rapidly evolving industry. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of entertainment from your home base.