Hard Surface Modeller

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial modelling company based south of Cambridge is seeking a Hard Surface Modeller to create photorealistic models of vehicles and machinery for the defence sector. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with 3D modelling software and a keen eye for animation. Applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance and hold a UK driving license. Attractive salary based on experience, with opportunities for varied creative work.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in modelling, UV unwrapping, and texturing.
• Experience rendering with industry-standard packages.
• Ability to create photorealistic results from scratch.
• An animator's perspective for view animation.
• Technical understanding to communicate with engineers.
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create hard surface models and textures for vehicles and industrial machinery.
• Conduct basic rigging and animations for visual presentations.
• Develop photorealistic backdrops and contribute to concept design.
• Ensure models meet technical specifications for various platforms.

Skills

3D modelling software skills

Rendering experience

Photorealistic modeling

Animation skills

Technical mindset

Basic CAD experience

Tools

Blender

3DS Max

Maya

Cinema 4D

UnrealEngine

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Hard surface modelling and rendering for technical industry. This role with a commercial company (outside the video games industry) will suit a Hard Surface Modeller, or potentially Environment Artist, with commercial‑grade experience. Experience modelling and texturing photo‑realistic (PBR) vehicles and industrial machinery is sought. Models may need basic rigging (100% bone weights) and animation for e.g. exploded views. Some environment art for photorealistic backdrops may be required. Content may be destined for websites (WebGL), interactive VR/AR use, or high quality video renders. There may also be some concept work guiding the visual design of real‑world machines. This role is in the defence sector – applicants will need to be UK‑based, resident for some years, eligible for UK security clearance, and open to working on military designs! The role is full time and office‑based, south of Cambridge. You will also need a full UK driving licence. Salary depends on experience.

Requirements

• Strong relevant skills with 3D modelling software (such as Blender, 3DS Max, Maya, Cinema 4D) including modelling, UV unwrapping, texturing, shader editors, skinning, animation.
• Experience rendering using those packages, and resolving export issues to external renderers and/or game engines (e.g. UnrealEngine).
• Evidence of experience creating photorealistic results for models you’ve created from scratch, ideally with real‑world references.
• Something of an animator’s eye as well as a modeller’s, for exploded views, camera pans, etc.
• You are technically minded – you may be speaking with engineers and working from industrial technical specifications.
• Ideally, some basic experience with real‑world CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks).

Please include a link to your portfolio or showreel in your CV – preferably linking to specific relevant examples of your work.

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