Senior 3D Environment Artist (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Learning resources

Professional development

Remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist for a fully remote role in a cutting-edge game studio. You will craft immersive environments, modeling props, architecture, and terrain, and create textures, lighting, and shaders for real-time rendering across platforms.

Join a distributed team, contribute to high-profile titles, and help define the visual identity with a bold artistic direction. A strong portfolio and at least 5 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional 3D environment art with high-quality modeling, texturing, and lighting.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in 3D environment art for video games or real-time applications.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender.
• Expertise in texturing and material creation using Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of form, color, light, and composition.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide and receive feedback constructively.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry and procedural generation techniques is a plus.
• A passion for gaming and creating immersive visual experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, architecture, and terrain.
• Develop detailed textures, materials, and shaders for environments.
• Utilize lighting techniques to establish mood and atmosphere within scenes.
• Optimize 3D assets for real-time rendering and performance across target platforms.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and build game levels.
• Ensure visual consistency and adherence to the project's art direction.
• Integrate assets into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in 3D environment art.
• Contribute to establishing and refining art pipelines and workflows.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge game development studio, is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Environment Artist to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, offering the freedom to create stunning virtual worlds from anywhere. You will be responsible for crafting immersive and detailed 3D environments that serve as the backdrop for our innovative gaming experiences. Your work will involve modeling, texturing, lighting, and optimizing assets to ensure visual fidelity and performance across various platforms. We are looking for an artist with a strong portfolio showcasing realistic or stylized environments, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for creating believable worlds. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and can collaborate effectively with a distributed team. You will play a key role in defining the visual aesthetic of our games and bringing virtual landscapes to life. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your talent to high-profile projects and advance your career in the game development industry, all while enjoying the benefits of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, architecture, and terrain.
• Develop detailed textures, materials, and shaders for environments.
• Utilize lighting techniques to establish mood and atmosphere within scenes.
• Optimize 3D assets for real-time rendering and performance across target platforms.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and build game levels.
• Ensure visual consistency and adherence to the project's art direction.
• Integrate assets into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in 3D environment art.
• Contribute to establishing and refining art pipelines and workflows.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional skills in 3D environment art, with examples of high-quality modeling, texturing, and lighting.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in 3D environment art for video games or real-time applications.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
• Expertise in texturing and material creation using software such as Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of form, color, light, and composition.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide and receive feedback constructively.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry and procedural generation techniques is a plus.
• A passion for gaming and creating immersive visual experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and visually rich game titles.
• Access to learning resources and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution to the visual artistry of cutting‑edge games.