3D Modeling Artist

Incessantrain; Rancho Palos Verdes (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Incessantrain in California is seeking a skilled 3D Modeling Artist to create production-ready models for characters, props, and environments, applying advanced polygonal modeling techniques and facial blendshapes.

You will collaborate with concept, animation, and technical art teams, manage UV layouts with UDIM workflows, and guide junior artists to maintain consistent standards across production.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in 3D modeling (characters, props, environments)
• Proficiency in polygonal subdivision modeling and sculpting tools (ZBrush, Blender, Maya)
• Strong understanding of real-world proportions, scale, and anatomy
• Experience with UV mapping and UDIM workflows
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Art, Design, 3D Modeling, or related field

Responsibilities

• Model simple to complex props, characters, and environments to a high standard
• Create all types of blendshapes for complex facial expressions
• Manage UV layouts efficiently using UDIM workflows for texture painting
• Apply advanced knowledge of human and animal anatomy for accurate character modeling
• Collaborate with concept artists, animators, and tech artists throughout production
• Guide and review work of junior artists to maintain consistent standards

Skills

3D modeling

Character modeling

Prop modeling

Environment modeling

Facial blendshapes

Artistic eye

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, 3D Modeling, or related field

Tools

ZBrush

Blender

Maya

Job description

We're looking for a skilled 3D Modeling Artist to create production-ready models for characters, props, and environments. You'll apply advanced polygonal modeling techniques, create facial blendshapes, and collaborate closely with concept, animation, and technical art teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Model simple to complex props, characters, and environments to a high standard
• Create all types of blendshapes for complex facial expressions
• Manage UV layouts efficiently using UDIM workflows for texture painting
• Apply advanced knowledge of human and animal anatomy for accurate character modeling
• Collaborate with concept artists, animators, and tech artists throughout production
• Guide and review work of junior artists to maintain consistent standards

Qualifications Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience in 3D modeling (characters, props, environments)
• Proficiency in polygonal subdivision modeling and sculpting tools (ZBrush, Blender, Maya)
• Strong understanding of real-world proportions, scale, and anatomy
• Experience with UV mapping and UDIM workflows
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Art, Design, 3D Modeling, or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience creating hard-surface and organic models
• Familiarity with rigging requirements for character models