Senior 3D Environment Artist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist for fully remote work. You will craft immersive environments for our next-gen games, from modeling to lighting and optimization, collaborating with the art director and other artists to set visual tone and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional experience, a strong portfolio, and solid proficiency in Maya/3ds Max/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, and major engines like Unreal or Unity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio of 3D environment art for video games.
• Proficient in modeling, texturing and lighting workflows.
• Experience with real-time rendering optimization and game engines.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets including models, textures, and materials.
• Assemble environments in the game engine with strong lighting and atmosphere.
• Optimize assets for performance across platforms.
• Collaborate with art director and designers to define visual style.
• Develop and maintain understanding of PBR workflows.
• Create tileable textures, decals and props for game worlds.
• Participate in art reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot environment art technical issues.

Skills

Portfolio

5+ years experience

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Lighting

Environment storytelling

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Art / 3D Animation

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading video game development studio known for creating immersive and visually stunning virtual worlds, is seeking a highly talented Senior 3D Environment Artist. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in the world. You will be responsible for crafting breathtaking and believable 3D environments for our next generation of games. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of environment creation pipelines, from modeling and texturing to lighting and optimization. You will work closely with the art director and other artists to establish the visual tone and quality of game worlds, ensuring they are both aesthetically compelling and technically sound. Our client is committed to artistic excellence and fostering a collaborative remote culture where innovation and creativity are highly valued. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the landscapes of our groundbreaking games and leave your mark on the gaming industry. We are looking for an artist who can bring a unique vision and exceptional skill to our remote development team, creating environments that players will remember.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including models, textures, and materials, using industry-standard software.
• Build and assemble environments within the game engine, focusing on composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Optimize environment assets for performance across various gaming platforms.
• Collaborate with the art director and level designers to define and execute the visual style of game environments.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.
• Create tileable textures, decals, and props to populate game worlds.
• Participate in art reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment art.
• Stay current with advancements in 3D modeling, texturing, and game engine technologies.
• Contribute to the development of environment art pipelines and best practices.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D environment art for video games.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the game industry.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
• Advanced skills in texturing and material creation using software like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop.
• Experience working with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and environmental storytelling.
• Ability to optimize assets for real-time rendering and performance.
• Excellent artistic eye and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Art, 3D Animation, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and performance bonuses.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the creation of cutting‑edge video games.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a dynamic and innovative studio are provided.
• While the studio is located in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA , this position is 100% remote.
• Join a talented team of artists and developers who are passionate about creating unforgettable gaming experiences.