Senior 3D Environment Artist - Real-Time Virtual Production

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

On-site studio in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist to join a forward-thinking virtual production studio in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead creating immersive real-time environments for film, TV, and interactive media, from blocking to lighting and final integration in Unreal Engine.

Bring a strong portfolio, expertise in Maya/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, and a solid grasp of photoreal lighting and optimization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Environment Artist with a strong portfolio of game or VP environments.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Advanced skills in texturing and material creation using Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time rendering engines, particularly Unreal Engine, including lighting, materials, and optimization.
• Familiarity with virtual production pipelines and technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of composition, form, color theory, and architectural principles.
• Experience with photogrammetry and 3D scanning is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a dynamic team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in 3D Art, Game Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, game-ready 3D environment assets, including terrain, foliage, props, and architectural elements.
• Assemble and dress environments within real-time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine), ensuring artistic coherence and visual appeal.
• Develop and optimize PBR materials and textures for realistic environmental details.
• Collaborate with art directors, virtual production supervisors, and other artists to achieve the desired aesthetic and technical requirements.
• Implement efficient asset creation pipelines and workflows suitable for virtual production.
• Master lighting techniques within real-time engines to establish mood and atmosphere.
• Ensure environments are optimized for performance on target hardware and workflows.
• Contribute to the technical pipeline development for environment creation and integration.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in 3D environment art and virtual production technology.

Skills

Portfolio of game/VP environments

Real-time rendering knowledge

Collaboration in teams

Strong lighting and composition

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 3D Art, Game Design, or related field

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Photogrammetry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist to join a forward-thinking virtual production studio in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead creating immersive real-time environments for film, TV, and interactive media, from blocking to lighting and final integration in Unreal Engine.

Bring a strong portfolio, expertise in Maya/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, and a solid grasp of photoreal lighting and optimization.