Senior 3D Generalist

Monks; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior 3D Generalist to create high-quality hard-surface models, textures and virtual sets for CGI projects. You will output polished renders and collaborate with directors, clients and a growing team to meet demanding visual standards.

The role emphasizes independence, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex CGI pipelines while delivering timely results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in advertising or VFX.
• Proficiency in Cinema4D or Maya.
• Strong rendering skills with Octane or Redshift.
• Independent, structured work style and clear communication.
• Self-confident with feedback or client interactions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute steps of the 3D pipeline: modeling (hard surface, objects, screens), texturing, shading, lighting and rendering.
• Build, dress and light virtual sets and environments to match project aesthetics.
• Maintain visual quality and render times within project time/budget constraints.
• Produce high-quality, aesthetically pleasing renders.
• Incorporate feedback from directors, leads and clients promptly.
• Collaborate with animators, compositors and other generalists to optimize workflow.
• Ensure assets meet quality before handing over to compositing.

Skills

5+ years exp

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Fluent English

Tools

Cinema4D

Maya

Octane

Redshift

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

Monks is looking for a Senior 3D Generalist with profound knowledge of modeling, texturing, and virtual set creation to join our ever-growing team in Buenos Aires. In this role, you will work on demanding CGI projects for premium customers with the highest demands on quality and aesthetics.

Our ideal candidate is characterized by a great eye for detail and has a strong focus on modeling various hard-surface assets, everyday objects, and screens, as well as building and dressing virtual sets. While hyper-realism is not mandatory, the ability to output high-quality, beautiful renders is essential.

Requirements

• Lead and execute various steps of the 3D pipeline, with a strong focus on: modeling (hard surface, objects, screens), texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering.
• Build, dress, and light virtual sets and environments to match the project's aesthetic needs.
• Ensure and maintain the expected visual quality and render times across projects, dealing with time and budget constraints while creating the best possible output.
• Produce high-quality, aesthetically pleasing renders.
• Receive feedback from directors, leads, and clients, proactively applying necessary corrections.
• Collaborate with animators, compositors, and other generalists to establish an efficient framework and ensure workflow and quality are at a maximum.
• Assure the best visual and technical quality of your created assets before handing them over to the compositing department.
• Work together with a growing number of dedicated and highly motivated CG Artists.

Background & Skills

• You have at least 5+ years of experience, ideally within the advertising or VFX industry.
• You have excellent, profound knowledge of Cinema4D or Maya.
• You have strong rendering skills and are comfortable with render engines like Octane or Redshift.
• You are used to dealing with complex CGI pipelines.
• You are an independent, structured worker and a clear communicator.
• You are self-confident—especially when receiving feedback or dealing with clients.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have (Bonus points!)

• 3D animation skills (especially within Cinema4D) are highly valued.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine for virtual production or real-time rendering.
• Knowledge of After Effects and a good understanding of 2D Motion principles.
• Experience using Generative AI tools (whether for video generation, concepting, or AI software/plugins that help speed up and optimize the 3D pipeline).

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.