Senior 3D Generalist & Environment Artist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a Senior 3D Generalist & Environment Artist to shape immersive game worlds. You will model, texture, light, and polish environments across pipelines, ensuring performance budgets and artistic direction.

You will collaborate with level designers and art directors, mentor juniors, and push visual fidelity using Maya/Blender/Unreal/Unity. A BA in Game Art or equivalent experience is required; a strong portfolio of shipped titles is ideal.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a 3D Artist specializing in environments with shipped titles or equivalent projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software and game engines.
• Strong understanding of PBR workflows, modular asset creation, and environment optimization.
• Excellent eye for composition, color theory, and architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Model, texture, and assemble high-quality 3D environment assets and architectural elements.
• Light environments within Unreal Engine or Unity, ensuring visual coherence and performance.
• Develop workflows and asset pipelines for environment art creation.
• Collaborate with level designers and art directors to meet game targets.
• Create concept art and mood boards to establish visual style for environments.
• Optimize environment assets for multiple platforms and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor junior environment artists.

Skills

3D Modeling

Texturing

Lighting

Environment art

Artistic eye

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Art or related field

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing independent game studio located in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA, is looking for a highly skilled Senior 3D Generalist & Environment Artist. This role is integral to creating the immersive worlds and stunning visual fidelity that define our games. You will be responsible for all aspects of 3D environment creation, from initial blockout and asset modeling to texturing, lighting, and final polish, ensuring adherence to artistic direction and performance budgets. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of environment art pipelines, strong artistic fundamentals, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced development environment in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA.

Key Responsibilities

• Model, texture, and assemble high-quality 3D environment assets, props, and architectural elements.
• Implement and light environments within a game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), ensuring aesthetic coherence and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain efficient workflows and asset pipelines for environment art creation.
• Collaborate closely with level designers, art directors, and other artists to realize the game's visual targets.
• Create concept art and mood boards to establish the visual style and direction for environments.
• Optimize environment assets for performance across various target platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment art assets and implementation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior environment artists.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a 3D Artist specializing in environments, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped titles or equivalent projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Strong experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, including lighting and material setup.
• Deep understanding of PBR workflows, modular asset creation, and environment optimization techniques.
• Excellent artistic eye for composition, color theory, and architectural design.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Art, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and retirement savings. Enjoy a collaborative and creative studio environment in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA. Opportunities for professional growth and skill development are provided. We value work-life balance and offer paid time off. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable gaming experiences.