Senior 3D Environment Artist

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance may be available

Creative and supportive studio culture

Professional development resources

Opportunity to work on AAA and indie t

Job summary

Placements24 is helping a renowned game studio in Polokwane, Limpopo, hire a Senior 3D Environment Artist. You will craft believable environments, collaborate with level designers and art directors, and mentor junior artists to elevate the visual quality of our titles.

You will create high‑quality 3D assets, optimize for real‑time rendering, and ensure a consistent art style across environments while contributing to both AAA and indie projects in a fast‑paced, creative studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional environment art for games, demonstrating artistic skill and technical proficiency.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Expertise in texturing and material creation using Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop.
• Experience with a major game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering techniques.
• Good eye for composition, lighting, color theory, and form.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.
• Experience with procedural content generation tools is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, structures, and terrain, that align with art direction and technical specifications.
• Build detailed and immersive game environments, focusing on composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Optimize environment assets for real-time rendering, ensuring high performance and visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and build game levels.
• Develop and maintain a consistent art style across environments.
• Work with the art director to define and achieve the visual target for environments.
• Texture, shade, and light environment assets to create realistic or stylized looks.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment art implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools for environment art creation.

Skills

5+ years

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Artistic vision

Lighting & composition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts

Game Design related field

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned game development studio celebrated for its immersive worlds and engaging gameplay, is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Environment Artist to join their talented team in Polokwane, Limpopo. This role is crucial in crafting believable and visually stunning game environments that captivate players. We are looking for an artist with a strong artistic foundation, excellent technical skills, and a passion for creating detailed and atmospheric game worlds. You will collaborate closely with level designers, art directors, and other artists to bring virtual spaces to life. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting AAA and indie game projects and grow your career within a dynamic and creative studio environment. Your artistic vision and technical execution will be key in defining the player's experience within our game worlds. The position involves hands-on creation and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, structures, and terrain, that align with art direction and technical specifications.
• Build detailed and immersive game environments, focusing on composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Optimize environment assets for real-time rendering, ensuring high performance and visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and build game levels.
• Develop and maintain a consistent art style across environments.
• Work with the art director to define and achieve the visual target for environments.
• Texture, shade, and light environment assets to create realistic or stylized looks.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment art implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools for environment art creation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional environment art for games, demonstrating artistic skill and technical proficiency.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Expertise in texturing and material creation using software like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop.
• Experience with a major game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering techniques.
• Good eye for composition, lighting, color theory, and form.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.
• Experience with procedural content generation tools is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on visually impressive and engaging game titles.
• Hybrid work arrangement, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Creative and supportive studio culture.
• Professional development opportunities and access to training resources.
• Contribute to the burgeoning creative industries in Limpopo.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.