3D Generalist - Character Pipeline

Aquent; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative staffing agency is seeking an experienced 3D Generalist. The ideal candidate will specialize in avatars and character pipeline, with responsibilities including optimizing character assets and collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in the game or film industries and proficiency in tools like Maya and game engines such as Unreal or Unity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the game or film industries as an Artist or Technical Artist.
• Proficient in one or more commercial game engines (e.g., Unreal or Unity).
• Experience with 3D modeling and asset creation tools such as Maya, Houdini, and ZBrush.

Responsibilities

• Deliver character assets from vendor to engine and optimize them for automated intake systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, tech art, and design teams to create and implement asset authoring guidelines and processes.
• Develop tools and support for asset creation pipelines while optimizing assets for performance.

Skills

3D modeling

Asset creation

Time-management

Adaptability

Tools

Maya

Houdini

ZBrush

Unreal

Unity

Job description

A company is looking for a 3D Generalist specializing in avatars and character pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver character assets from vendor to engine and optimize them for automated intake systems
• Collaborate with engineering, tech art, and design teams to create and implement asset authoring guidelines and processes
• Develop tools and support for asset creation pipelines while optimizing assets for performance

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the game or film industries as an Artist or Technical Artist
• Proficient in one or more commercial game engines (e.g., Unreal or Unity)
• Experience with 3D modeling and asset creation tools such as Maya, Houdini, and ZBrush
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment