Senior 3D Environment Artist — Create Immersive Worlds

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist for its Port Elizabeth studio. You will model, texture, and integrate immersive environment assets across game levels, aligning with art direction and technical specs.

You will collaborate with designers and art directors to craft realistic and stylized environments, optimize assets for performance, and mentor junior artists. Port Elizabeth relocation supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in 3D environment art for games or related fields.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional modeling, texturing, and environment art skills.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Understanding of PBR workflows and modular environment creation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, architecture, props, and foliage.
• Develop realistic and stylized textures using PBR workflows.
• Assemble and integrate environment assets into game levels using Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Collaborate with level designers and art directors to achieve the desired aesthetic and gameplay experience.
• Optimize environment assets for performance across platforms, ensuring high visual fidelity.
• Implement lighting and post-processing effects to enhance mood and atmosphere.
• Mentor junior environment artists and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain consistency in art style and quality throughout the environment.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in 3D environment art.

Skills

5+ years exp

Portfolio

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist for its Port Elizabeth studio. You will model, texture, and integrate immersive environment assets across game levels, aligning with art direction and technical specs.

You will collaborate with designers and art directors to craft realistic and stylized environments, optimize assets for performance, and mentor junior artists. Port Elizabeth relocation supported.