3D Modeler

Supono Holdings Ltd; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mobile game development company is seeking a skilled 3D Modeler & Animator to create engaging 3D characters and environments optimized for mobile devices. The role involves working collaboratively with designers and developers to ensure visually compelling and performant assets. Ideal candidates should have a strong portfolio, expertise in tools like Blender, and a good understanding of mobile game requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler & Animator for mobile games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing stylized character and environment modeling.
• Expertise in low-poly modeling and optimization for mobile performance.

Responsibilities

• Model and texture optimized 3D characters and environments for mobile games.
• Rig and skin characters for smooth deformations.
• Animate characters using keyframe techniques for efficient movements.

Skills

3D modeling

Animation

Texture optimization

Rigging

Experience with Unity

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

We are looking for a skilled 3DModeler (Character -Environment) & Animator to join our mobile game development team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating optimized, stylized, and engaging 3D characters and environments that run efficiently on mobile devices. You will work closely with game designers, developers, and other artists to ensure characters are visually appealing, lightweight, and smoothly animated for mobile performance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Model and texture optimized 3D characters and environment for mobile games, ensuring a balance between quality and performance.
• Create low-poly and mid-poly character models and environment suitable for mobile platforms.
• Develop UV maps and textures using tools like Substance Painter, Photoshop, or Krita while keeping texture sizes mobile-friendly.
• Rig and skin characters to ensure smooth deformations for mobile animation.
• Animate characters using keyframe techniques, ensuring fluid, responsive, and efficient movements.
• Optimize character assets for low draw calls, minimal memory usage, and real-time performance in game engines like Unity (Mobile).
• Work closely with game designers and developers to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics.
• Create modular components for customization systems when needed.
• Troubleshoot and refine models and animations based on game performance testing and team feedback.
• Stay up to date with the latest mobile game development trends, tools, and optimization techniques.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3DModeler & Animator for mobile games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both stylized character, environment modeling, and animation for mobile.
• Expertise in Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max for modeling and animation.
• Proficiency in Substance Painter, Photoshop, or other mobile-friendly texturing tools.
• Strong understanding of low-poly modeling, texture baking, and optimization for mobile performance.
• Experience with rigging and skinning for efficient mobile animation.
• Familiarity with Unity (Animator, Mecanim).
• Knowledge of sprite-based animation, blend trees, and lightweight animation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative game development cycle.
• Experience with VFX animation, shaders, or physics-based mobile animations.