3D Artist

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Agency is seeking a freelance 3D artist to transform footwear photography into photorealistic models and campaign imagery for a leading Footwear client. You’ll work with a creative team on product launches and digital campaigns, taking projects from reference images to final renders.

You’ll build detailed 3D footwear models, create branded environments, lighting and compositions, and handle Photoshop compositing and post-production, with motion graphics as needed. Remote/freelance.

Qualifications

• Professional 3D modeling, rendering and CGI experience, including creating models from photography.
• A portfolio featuring realistic product renders and creative environments.
• Strong knowledge of footwear materials, textures and lighting, plus Photoshop compositing skills.
• Experience with tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini or Substance 3D.
• Footwear or sportswear campaign experience is a plus. Pacific Time availability or the ability to collaborate with a Los Angeles-based team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed, photorealistic 3D footwear models from product photography.
• Create branded environments, lighting and compositions.
• Handle Photoshop compositing and post-production, with animation or motion graphics as needed.
• Estimate hours and timelines and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Skills

3D modeling

Rendering

Creative visualization

Tools

Blender

Cinema 4D

Maya

Houdini

Substance 3D

Photoshop

Job description

Design Agency is seeking a freelance 3D artist to turn footwear photography into photorealistic models and striking campaign imagery for a leading Footwear client.

You’ll collaborate with a creative team on product launches and digital campaigns, taking projects from visual references through final renders.

What you’ll do

• Build detailed, photorealistic 3D footwear models from product photography.
• Create branded environments, lighting and compositions.
• Handle Photoshop compositing and post-production, with animation or motion graphics as needed.
• Estimate hours and timelines and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

What you bring

• Professional 3D modeling, rendering and CGI experience, including creating models from photography.
• A portfolio featuring realistic product renders and creative environments.
• Strong knowledge of footwear materials, textures and lighting, plus Photoshop compositing skills.
• Experience with tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini or Substance 3D.
• Footwear or sportswear campaign experience is a plus. Pacific Time availability or the ability to collaborate with a Los Angeles-based team is preferred.

Remote/Freelance