Senior Remote Virtual Production Artist

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development stipend

Cutting-edge technology access

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Remote Virtual Production Artist to lead the creation and integration of high‑fidelity 3D assets for real‑time cinematics in film, TV, and games. Work from anywhere with a strong portfolio and autonomy.

You will master Unreal Engine or Unity, collaborate with directors, and optimize pipelines for performance while mentoring junior artists in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering for real-time applications.
• Proven experience in virtual production or real-time cinematics for film, TV, or games.
• Proficiency in Maya/3ds Max/Blender and texturing tools like Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity with material editors, lighting, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, and art direction principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote, distributed team.
• Portfolio showing real-time asset creation and virtual production work.
• Experience with Perforce or Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and integrate high-quality 3D assets and environments for real-time pipelines.
• Develop materials, textures, and lighting to achieve photorealistic or stylized looks.
• Operate and troubleshoot in virtual production environments using Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and supervisors to realize the creative vision.
• Implement and manage assets in real-time engines ensuring performance and fidelity.
• Refine workflows for asset creation, integration, and optimization in virtual production.
• Provide technical guidance to junior artists within the remote team.
• Contribute to development of proprietary tools and pipeline enhancements.
• Stay updated on real-time rendering and virtual production advancements.
• Ensure assets meet project-specific technical and artistic requirements.

Skills

3D modeling

Texturing

Lighting

Rendering

Remote collaboration

Portfolio presentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, Game Design, or related field

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Perforce

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge leader in virtual production and real-time entertainment, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Remote Virtual Production Artist. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for creating and integrating high-fidelity digital assets, environments, and real-time cinematics for film, television, and game development. Leveraging advanced virtual production techniques, you will collaborate with directors and creative teams to achieve unparalleled visual fidelity and storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry, shaping the future of visual media. The ideal candidate is a master of 3D artistry with deep knowledge of real-time engines and virtual production workflows, capable of working autonomously and delivering exceptional results in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and integrate high-quality 3D assets, environments, and character models for real-time virtual production pipelines.
• Develop and implement materials, textures, and lighting setups to achieve photorealistic or stylized visual targets.
• Operate and troubleshoot within virtual production environments, utilizing tools like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Collaborate closely with directors, cinematographers, and supervisors to translate creative vision into compelling visuals.
• Implement and manage assets within real-time engines, ensuring performance and fidelity.
• Develop and refine workflows for asset creation, integration, and optimization in a virtual production context.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior artists within the remote team.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary tools and pipeline enhancements.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in real-time rendering, virtual production, and 3D asset creation techniques.
• Ensure all assets meet project-specific technical and artistic requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, with a strong focus on real-time applications.
• Proven experience in virtual production or real-time cinematics for film, TV, or games.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop).
• Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity, including material editors, lighting, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, and art direction principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional real-time asset creation and virtual production work.
• Experience with asset management systems and version control (e.g., Perforce, Git).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects without geographical limitations. Our client provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, professional development stipends, and access to cutting-edge technology.