Our client, a leader in the power sports industry, is seeking an experienced 3D Specialist for a 12 month contract assignment. This role is primarily remote, with a preference for candidate in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area to occasionally come onsite.
JOB SUMMARY
Seeking a 3D Artist who will be responsible for creating detailed but efficient 3D models of products for the company’s industry-leading 3D product configurator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
- Create 3D digital assets (3D models and associated textures) for use in a real-time engine
- Retrieve and convert CAD models to polygon-based models before retopologizing.
- Utilize skills such as modeling, UV mapping, baking, and texturing.
- Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand project requirements and product details before creating and delivering 3D models.
- Accountable for balancing visual fidelity with overall configurator performance.
- Participate in the day-to-day operations of the team utilizing the Agile Methodology including daily standups, updating ongoing tasks within Jira, contributing to short-term forecasting, and regularly communicating progress and roadblocks.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or above in Game Design, VFX, Digital Media, Computer Animation or similar field
- Previous experience working in a game engine like Playcanvas, Godot, or Unity.
- 2+ years’ experience modeling in a 3D modeling program like Maya, Modo, or 3DS Max.
- Retopology and baking
- Texture and vector editing with Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Self-starter that functions well in a collaborative team and fast-paced environment
- Effective time-management skills working with fluid deadlines
- Preferred: Familiarity with Playcanvas.
- Comfortability with Marmoset.
- Able to create 3D models and textures from photographs, technical drawings, or point cloud data.
- Understanding of real-time rendering
Pay Rate- $33.80- $38.73/hour