Senior Environment Artist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paarl project

Cutting-edge tools

Collaborative environment

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to craft immersive game worlds, handling modeling, texturing, and lighting. You will build high-quality environmental assets and dress levels to create engaging spaces that align with artistic vision.

You will collaborate with level designers and art directors to optimize performance and mood, leveraging your strong portfolio and expertise in Maya/3ds Max/Blender, Substance and Photoshop, and Unreal Engine or Unity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Environment Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing detailed environments.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (Substance Suite, Photoshop).
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, including asset implementation and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed and high-quality 3D environment assets, including models, textures, and materials, adhering to project style guides.
• Assemble and dress levels, ensuring compelling composition, lighting, and player flow.
• Optimize environment assets for performance, managing polygon counts, texture memory, and draw calls.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and refine game spaces based on gameplay needs.
• Implement and iterate on lighting scenarios to enhance mood and atmosphere.
• Stay updated on the latest techniques and technologies in environment art creation.

Skills

Environment art

Portfolio

Lighting

Color theory

Teamwork

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Suite

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly talented and experienced Senior Environment Artist to craft immersive and visually compelling game worlds. You will be responsible for the creation of high-quality environmental assets, including modeling, texturing, and lighting, ensuring they align with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements in Paarl . This role demands a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of composition, and the ability to translate concepts into believable and engaging spaces. You will collaborate closely with level designers and art directors, contributing significantly to the overall player experience and aesthetic of our flagship titles within a studio that values creativity and pushes the boundaries of visual fidelity.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed and high-quality 3D environment assets, including models, textures, and materials, adhering to project style guides.
• Assemble and dress levels, ensuring compelling composition, lighting, and player flow.
• Optimize environment assets for performance, managing polygon counts, texture memory, and draw calls.
• Collaborate with level designers to block out and refine game spaces based on gameplay needs.
• Implement and iterate on lighting scenarios to enhance mood and atmosphere.
• Stay updated on the latest techniques and technologies in environment art creation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Environment Artist in the game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing detailed environments.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Suite, Photoshop).
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, including asset implementation and lighting.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, natural forms, lighting, and color theory.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape visually stunning game worlds in Paarl .
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment focused on artistic excellence.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.