Senior Environment Artist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-bon

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Creative work environment

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to craft immersive worlds for its Kimberley-based projects. You will collaborate with the art director and level designers to deliver visually rich environments that balance aesthetics with performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in game environments, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Maya/3ds Max/Blender, Substance, and Unreal Engine or Unity. Creative, collaborative professionals will thrive in our studio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Environment Artist in the game development industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional environmental art, including modeling, texturing, and scene composition.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (Substance Suite).
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, natural forms, and lighting principles.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, architecture, and terrain, with attention to detail and realism.
• Assemble and dress scenes within a game engine, focusing on composition, lighting, and mood.
• Collaborate with concept artists and level designers to translate artistic direction and gameplay requirements into compelling environments.
• Optimize environment assets and scenes for performance and memory constraints.
• Develop and maintain stylistic consistency across environments within the project.
• Research and implement new techniques and workflows for environment creation.

Skills

World-building

Scene composition

Lighting

Collaboration

Artistic portfolio

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Suite

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Environment Artist to craft immersive and believable worlds for their upcoming projects in Kimberley . This role requires a deep understanding of world-building, asset creation, and scene composition to create visually stunning and engaging environments. You will work closely with the art director and level designers to bring conceptual visions to life, ensuring aesthetic quality, technical performance, and narrative integration. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced artist to make a significant contribution to visually rich projects within a dynamic studio environment in Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, architecture, and terrain, with attention to detail and realism.
• Assemble and dress scenes within a game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), focusing on composition, lighting, and mood.
• Collaborate with concept artists and level designers to translate artistic direction and gameplay requirements into compelling environments.
• Optimize environment assets and scenes for performance and memory constraints.
• Develop and maintain stylistic consistency across environments within the project.
• Research and implement new techniques and workflows for environment creation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an Environment Artist in the game development industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional environmental art, including modeling, texturing, and scene composition.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Suite).
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, natural forms, and lighting principles.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A creative and inspiring work environment in our Kimberley studio.
• Generous paid time off and a balanced work schedule.