Senior 3D Environment Artist for Immersive Worlds

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an accomplished Senior 3D Environment Artist to craft immersive environments for a next-generation title. Translate concept art into detailed 3D spaces, ensuring consistency and optimization within modern pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game environment art, a strong portfolio, and experience with Maya/Blender, PBR texturing, and Unreal or Unity. Join a collaborative studio in Gauteng developing cutting-edge visuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in 3D environment art for video games.
• Proficiency in Maya/3ds Max/Blender and PBR texturing.
• Strong portfolio showcasing environmental art with realistic or stylized detail.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, structures, and natural elements, adhering to project art style and technical specifications.
• Construct detailed and compelling game levels, focusing on composition, storytelling, and player flow.
• Develop and refine textures, materials, and shaders to achieve photorealistic or stylized visual fidelity as required.
• Implement and optimize environment assets within the game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity), ensuring performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with level designers, lighting artists, and art directors to achieve the desired aesthetic and gameplay experience.
• Conduct research and gather references to ensure authenticity and detail in environment creation.
• Mentor junior environment artists, providing technical and artistic guidance.
• Maintain a high level of asset quality and consistency across all environments.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Skills

5+ years experience

Environment art

High/low poly

UV mapping

PBR texturing

Level assembly

Lighting

Art portfolio

Composition & color

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Art/3D Modeling

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an accomplished Senior 3D Environment Artist to craft immersive environments for a next-generation title. Translate concept art into detailed 3D spaces, ensuring consistency and optimization within modern pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game environment art, a strong portfolio, and experience with Maya/Blender, PBR texturing, and Unreal or Unity. Join a collaborative studio in Gauteng developing cutting-edge visuals.