VR/XR Real-Time 3D Artist - Asset Optimization Pro

PRR Recruitment Services

Randburg

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 650,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

PRR Recruitment Services is seeking an Intermediate-Senior 3D Artist for a project‑based contract to develop high‑quality, performance‑ready 3D assets for VR/XR training experiences. You will work across modelling, texturing, optimisation and Unity integration with XR Developers and Delivery Leads to ensure assets are visually convincing and technically efficient.

You will own production tasks, solve technical/artistic challenges, and contribute toward evolving toward a specialist 3D craft role

Qualifications

  • Must have a strong 3D portfolio demonstrating modelling, texturing and asset creation.
  • Solid experience creating 3D assets for real-time applications.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and developing high-quality 3D models and assets for VR/XR environments.
  • Building assets with Unity and VR performance constraints in mind.
  • Creating clean topology and production-ready geometry.
  • Developing PBR materials and textures optimised for real-time environments.
  • Refactoring and optimising existing assets for VR use.
  • Maintaining performance budgets (polygons, draw calls, memory).
  • Ensuring assets are correctly scaled and oriented for Unity integration.
  • Collaborating with XR Developers and Delivery Leads to meet milestones.

Skills

3D Modelling
Texturing
Real-time optimisation
Asset pipeline
Problem solving
Art direction
Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in 3D Art or related field

Tools

Unity

Job description

PRR Recruitment Services is seeking an Intermediate-Senior 3D Artist for a project‑based contract to develop high‑quality, performance‑ready 3D assets for VR/XR training experiences. You will work across modelling, texturing, optimisation and Unity integration with XR Developers and Delivery Leads to ensure assets are visually convincing and technically efficient.

You will own production tasks, solve technical/artistic challenges, and contribute toward evolving toward a specialist 3D craft role

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