Senior 3D Environment Artist — Architectural Visualization

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist to join the team in Pretoria. The role focuses on creating hyper-realistic architectural environments for projects and presentations, translating architectural concepts into digital assets with exceptional attention to detail.

You will work with 3ds Max/Maya/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, and Photoshop, delivering photoreal textures, lighting, and final renders while collaborating with architects and clients to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in 3D art for architectural visualization.
• Portfolio focused on realistic environments.
• Proficiency in 3ds Max, Maya or Blender.
• Texturing and material creation with Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Strong lighting and rendering knowledge (V-Ray, Corona, Arnold).
• Knowledge of CAD software is a plus.
• Excellent eye for composition, color and detail.
• Good communication and ability to interpret client feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, realistic 3D models of architectural environments.
• Develop photorealistic textures and shaders.
• Set up and optimize lighting for natural and artificial conditions.
• Assemble and render final scenes with industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with architects and designers to capture project requirements.
• Maintain accuracy and detail in all assets.
• Optimize scenes for efficient rendering.
• Stay updated on trends in 3D visualization.
• Manage project assets and organization.

Skills

Artistic talent

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

3ds Max

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

V-Ray

Corona Renderer

Arnold

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist to join the team in Pretoria. The role focuses on creating hyper-realistic architectural environments for projects and presentations, translating architectural concepts into digital assets with exceptional attention to detail.

You will work with 3ds Max/Maya/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, and Photoshop, delivering photoreal textures, lighting, and final renders while collaborating with architects and clients to meet project goals.