Senior 3D Environment Artist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 984,000 - 1,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work with international team

Online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist for a remote-first role to craft believable game worlds. You will model, texture, and integrate high-quality environment assets, collaborating with distributed teams to translate concepts into polished scenes.

Bring 5+ years of industry experience, a strong portfolio, and skills in Maya/Blender, Substance tools, and PBR workflows. Work remotely with an international team and contribute to multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the game industry or related fields.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional environment art with realism or stylized aesthetics.
• 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 game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including scene assembly and lighting.
• Understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.
• Strong sense of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets including terrain, props, foliage, and architectural elements.
• Develop realistic textures, materials, and shaders to enhance visual fidelity.
• Assemble and light environments within a game engine (Unreal Engine or Unity), ensuring aesthetics and performance.
• Collaborate with concept artists and art directors to translate visual styles into 3D assets.
• Optimize assets for performance, meeting frame rate and memory requirements.
• Work with level designers to create functional and visually engaging spaces.
• Maintain high artistic quality and consistency across projects.
• Provide guidance to junior environment artists.

Skills

3D environment art

Maya

Unreal Engine

Unity

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

PBR workflows

Remote collaboration

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading developer of immersive digital experiences, is seeking a highly talented Senior 3D Environment Artist to join their remote team. This position is ideal for an artist with a passion for creating believable and visually stunning game worlds. You will be responsible for modeling, texturing, and integrating high-quality environmental assets that bring virtual landscapes to life. The role requires a strong artistic eye, excellent technical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed team. This remote-first opportunity allows you to contribute your expertise to exciting projects from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, props, foliage, and architectural elements.
• Develop realistic textures, materials, and shaders to enhance the visual fidelity of environments.
• Assemble and light environments within a game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), ensuring aesthetic appeal and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with concept artists and art directors to translate visual styles and references into 3D assets.
• Optimize assets for performance, ensuring they meet technical requirements for frame rate and memory usage.
• Work closely with level designers to create functional and visually engaging game spaces.
• Maintain a high standard of artistic quality and consistency throughout projects.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior environment artists.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the game industry or related fields.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional environment art with a focus on realism or stylized aesthetics.
• 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 game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including scene assembly and lighting.
• Understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.
• Strong sense of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A retirement savings plan and generous paid time off are provided.
• This remote position offers flexibility and the chance to work with a talented, international team.
• Our client is committed to professional development and provides access to online learning resources and virtual workshops.
• The company culture emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance.