3D Artist

Umbrella Recruitment; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbrella Recruitment in Seattle is seeking a creative 3D Artist to design animations and environments for clients, with strong time management and openness to feedback.

You will collaborate with designers, directors, and clients, craft 3D assets, textures, and effects using Maya and V-Ray, and present storyboards and concepts.

A degree or certificate in graphic design and 3+ years of 3D art experience with a healthy portfolio are required; strong color theory and rendering skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 3D art experience.
• Healthy portfolio of completed works and personal projects.
• Strong understanding of industry software Maya and V-Ray.
• Keen attention to detail such as realism, texture, and color.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other artists and animators and attend project meetings.
• Create textures, modeling, mapping and other methods for visuals and animations.
• Assess 3D art and suggest improvements.
• Meet with designers, clients and management to discuss projects and deadlines.
• Incorporate feedback from directors and clients into revisions.
• Craft 3D assets meeting artistic guidelines and requirements.
• Develop storyboards to visualize scenes and environments for games and film.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during production.
• Conceptualize creative ideas based on project requirements.
• Edit your work and others’ based on reviews.
• Prepare spec sheets with accurate follow-up information.

Skills

3D Art

Maya

V-Ray

Portfolio

Creative thinking

Color theory

Education

Degree or certificate in graphic design

Tools

Maya

V-Ray

Job description

We are seeking a creative 3D Artist to design and create animations of characters and environments for clients. The ideal candidate should possess good time management skills to meet quick deadlines and should also be open to receiving and giving feedback.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating with other artists and animators, and attending meetings to deliberate ongoing projects.
• Utilize 3D texture, modeling, mapping, and other methods to craft visual effects, graphics, and animations.
• Assess 3D arts and make suggestions.
• Meet with designers, clients, and management to discuss and review projects and deadlines.
• Collect feedback from directors, designers, animators, and clients.
• Craft 3D assets to meet artistic guidelines and requirements.
• Draw up storyboards to visualize creative scenes and produce realistic environments for games, movies, and other visual effects animations.
• Responsible for troubleshooting problems that arise while working on a project.
• Develop a deep understanding of project requirements and conceptualizing creative ideas.
• Editing yours and other creations based on reviews and feedback.
• Make spec sheets with accurate information for others to follow.
• Research related topics and references for inspiration for your designs and upcoming projects.
• Conceptualize concepts and processes in order to develop the best course of action.

Requirements

• Degree or certificate in graphic design
• 3+ years of 3D Art experience
• Healthy portfolio of completed works and personal projects
• Good understanding of industry software such as Maya and V-Ray
• Keen attention to detail such as realism, texture, and color
• Creative mindset
• Strong artistic capabilities with color theory, illustration and rendering
• Can brainstorm new ideas on a regular basis and strategizing ways to stand out from the competition