3D Modeler - Game Development

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Cutting-edge development tools

Career progression

Vibrant studio culture in Durban

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a skilled 3D Modeler to create high-quality assets for our game projects. You will work with designers, animators, and texture artists to deliver assets that meet artistic and technical specs for real-time engines.

The role emphasizes strong portfolio, optimization workflows, and staying current with industry trends while contributing to a collaborative studio culture in Durban.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler in game dev with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or ZBrush.
• Proficient in creating optimized game-ready assets for Unity or Unreal.
• Strong understanding of PBR workflows and materials.
• Excellent eye for form, proportion and texture details.
• Ability to interpret concept art and technical briefs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Model, sculpt, and UV unwrap 3D assets for real-time rendering.
• Create detailed characters, props, and environments from concept art.
• Collaborate with art director to maintain visual consistency.
• Develop efficient asset creation workflows including LODs.
• Ensure proper integration with textures and materials.
• Stay updated on 3D modeling techniques and industry trends.

Skills

3D modeling

Strong portfolio

PBR workflows

Artistic eye

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

ZBrush

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and imaginative 3D Modeler to join their innovative game development studio in Durban . You will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D assets, characters, and environments that bring virtual worlds to life. This role requires a strong understanding of game art pipelines, optimization techniques, and artistic anatomy. You will collaborate closely with game designers, animators, and texture artists to ensure artistic vision and technical requirements are met, contributing to the creation of immersive and visually stunning gaming experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate 3D artist to contribute to exciting projects within a collaborative and creative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Model, sculpt, and UV unwrap 3D assets for real-time rendering in game engines.
• Create detailed and optimized 3D characters, props, and environments according to concept art and technical specifications.
• Work with the art director and team leads to maintain visual consistency and quality across all assets.
• Develop efficient workflows for asset creation, including retopology and LOD generation.
• Collaborate with texture artists to ensure seamless integration of models and materials.
• Stay current with industry trends in 3D modeling, game art techniques, and relevant software.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler in the game development industry, with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or ZBrush.
• Proficiency in creating optimized game-ready assets for engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows and material creation.
• Excellent artistic eye and attention to detail regarding form, proportion, and texture.
• Ability to interpret concept art and technical briefs accurately.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and development tools..
• Opportunities for career advancement within the studio.
• A vibrant and collaborative studio culture in Durban .