Senior Environment Artist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Creative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to join our client in Polokwane. You will craft visually rich 3D environments, including terrains, architecture, props, and foliage, and ensure assets integrate with lighting and post-processing.

Collaborate with level designers and art directors to achieve a cohesive world, optimize assets for performance, and develop textures and shaders to heighten realism. This hybrid role offers growth and a chance to contribute to standout game visuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional environment art experience in games.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity and asset integration.
• Strong understanding of architecture, natural elements, and composition.
• Attention to detail and high artistic standards.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets including terrains, architecture, props, and foliage.
• Implement assets in the game engine with correct placement and lighting.
• Collaborate with designers and directors to realize vision.
• Optimize assets for performance across platforms within constraints.
• Develop materials, textures, and shaders to enhance realism and style.

Skills

Environment art

3D modeling

Texturing

Unreal/Unity

Art direction collaboration

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Environment Artist to join their growing team in Polokwane . This role is critical in crafting visually rich and believable game worlds. You will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D environment assets, ensuring artistic consistency, and contributing to the overall aesthetic of the project. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate artist to make a significant impact on visually stunning projects, working collaboratively within a studio that values creativity and artistic craftsmanship in Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, architecture, props, and foliage.
• Implement assets into the game engine, ensuring proper placement, scale, and integration with lighting and post-processing.
• Collaborate with level designers, art directors, and other artists to achieve the desired world-building vision.
• Optimize environment assets for performance across target platforms, adhering to technical constraints.
• Develop and refine materials, textures, and shaders to enhance visual realism and style.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in environment art for games or related industries.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including level layout and asset integration.
• Strong understanding of architectural forms, natural elements, and composition.
• Excellent artistic eye and a keen sense for detail and realism.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and project-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between office and remote settings.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A creative and supportive team environment in Polokwane , dedicated to producing high-quality visuals.