3D Artist

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking creative Digital Artists and 3D Artists for a 12-week remote contractual project. You will produce high-quality stylized 3D assets guided by briefs and references.

The role emphasizes low-poly, voxel, handcrafted styles, and materials—textures including cloth, paper, and textiles. Strong portfolio and software proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing stylized 3D artwork and material exploration.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, shading, and rendering.
• Understanding of UV mapping, topology, and asset optimization.

Responsibilities

• Create stylized 3D models and digital assets.
• Work with low-poly, voxel, handcrafted, and material-driven art styles.
• Create realistic-looking materials and textures, including clay, fabric, paper, and textiles.
• Apply modeling, UV mapping, lighting, shading, and rendering techniques.
• Produce consistent asset variations and optimize outputs for production.
• Document workflows, incorporate feedback, and maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

Stylized 3D portfolio

3D artwork

Material exploration

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

UV mapping

Lighting

Shading

Rendering

Tools

Blender

ZBrush

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring creative Digital Artists and 3D Artists for a 12-week remote contractual project. Candidates will create high-quality stylized 3D assets from briefs and visual references.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create stylized 3D models and digital assets.
2. Work with low-poly, voxel, handcrafted, and material-driven art styles.
3. Create realistic-looking materials and textures, including clay, fabric, paper, and textiles.
4. Apply modeling, UV mapping, lighting, shading, and rendering techniques.
5. Produce consistent asset variations and optimize outputs for production.
6. Document workflows, incorporate feedback, and maintain high-quality standards.

Required Skills

• Strong portfolio showcasing stylized 3D artwork and material exploration
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, shading, and rendering
• Familiarity with Blender, ZBrush, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
• Understanding of UV mapping, topology, and asset optimization
• Attention to detail, communication, and time-management skills