Senior Game Environment Artist (Unreal Engine Specialist)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

AAA/AA titles

Career growth

Regular reviews

Latest tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Environment Artist with Unreal Engine expertise to craft immersive environments for unannounced AAA/AA titles. The role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team.

You will build terrain, architecture, props, and lighting, optimize assets, and contribute to art direction, pipelines, and performance across platforms. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Maya/Blender and Substance Painter are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as a Game Environment Artist with Unreal Engine portfolio.
• Advanced proficiency in Maya/Blender/3ds Max and Substance Painter.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, architecture, foliage, props, and structures for Unreal Engine.
• Develop and implement textures, materials, and shaders to support storytelling and gameplay.
• Assemble and detail environments in Unreal Engine with attention to lighting and mood.
• Collaborate with level designers to ensure environments support gameplay flow.
• Work with art directors to maintain visual style and quality across environments.
• Optimize assets for performance across target platforms.
• Produce environment concept art or mood boards when required.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to teammates.
• Stay updated on techniques and tools in game environment art and Unreal Engine.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Environment art

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Fine Arts or related

Tools

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing independent game development studio based in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Game Environment Artist with a specialization in Unreal Engine. You will be responsible for crafting visually stunning and immersive game worlds that captivate players. This role demands a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of environmental storytelling, and the technical proficiency to bring vast, detailed landscapes and intricate indoor spaces to life. You will work closely with level designers, concept artists, and art directors to ensure environments are not only beautiful but also functional and aligned with the game's overall vision. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to a cutting-edge gaming project. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable interactive experiences and be a key player in shaping the visual future of our games.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, architecture, foliage, props, and structures, optimized for Unreal Engine.
• Develop and implement realistic or stylized textures, materials, and shaders.
• Assembly and detail environments within Unreal Engine, focusing on composition, lighting, and atmosphere.
• Collaborate with level designers to ensure environments support gameplay mechanics and flow.
• Work with the art director to establish and maintain the visual style and quality bar for environments.
• Optimize assets and scenes for performance across target platforms.
• Create environment concept art or mood boards when required.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay updated on the latest techniques and tools in game environment art and Unreal Engine development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment art assets and integration.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Game Environment Artist, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional work in Unreal Engine.
• Expertise in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine 4/5, including lighting, material editor, and level assembly.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, color theory, lighting, and form.
• Experience with photogrammetry and/or procedural generation tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, suitable for a remote collaboration environment.
• A passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development pipelines.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, reflecting your senior-level expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, unannounced AAA or AA game titles.
• Direct impact on the visual quality and player experience of our games.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on innovation.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities in a fast-paced industry.
• Regular performance reviews and potential for advancement.
• Access to the latest development tools and technologies.