3D Modeler - Product Visualization

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional software access

Creative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a skilled 3D Modeler to join our product visualization team. You will create realistic, high-fidelity models of various products for marketing, e-commerce, and design reviews.

The role requires a strong eye for form, texture, and lighting, with collaboration across design and marketing to ensure models match specifications and aesthetic goals. A robust portfolio is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler with a strong portfolio in product visualization.
• Proficiency in Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or similar software.
• Strong hard-surface modeling and polygon optimization skills.
• Experience with texture mapping and material creation tools (e.g., Substance Painter).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and product specifications accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for form and proportion.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, detailed 3D models of products based on technical drawings, photographs, and specifications.
• Develop realistic textures, materials, and shaders for 3D assets.
• Optimize models for various applications, including real-time rendering and animation.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to understand project requirements and feedback.
• Maintain organized file structures and adhere to established modeling conventions.
• Assist with scene setup, lighting, and rendering for product visualizations.
• Ensure accuracy and fidelity to the original product design.

Skills

3D Modeling

Portfolio

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Hard-surface modeling

Texture mapping

Substance Painter

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented 3D Modeler to join their innovative product visualization team in Mossel Bay . You will be responsible for creating realistic and accurate 3D models of various products for marketing, e-commerce, and design review purposes. This role requires a strong understanding of form, texture, and lighting to produce high-fidelity assets. You'll collaborate closely with designers and marketing professionals to ensure models precisely represent product specifications and aesthetic goals. Join a forward-thinking company that leverages cutting-edge technology to showcase products in the most compelling way possible, contributing significantly to our client's market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, detailed 3D models of products based on technical drawings, photographs, and specifications.
• Develop realistic textures, materials, and shaders for 3D assets.
• Optimize models for various applications, including real-time rendering and animation.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to understand project requirements and feedback.
• Maintain organized file structures and adhere to established modeling conventions.
• Assist with scene setup, lighting, and rendering for product visualizations.
• Ensure accuracy and fidelity to the original product design.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler with a strong portfolio showcasing product visualization.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or similar.
• Strong understanding of hard-surface modeling techniques and polygon optimization.
• Experience with texture mapping and material creation tools (e.g., Substance Painter).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and product specifications accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for form and proportion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of innovative product designs.
• Access to advanced 3D modeling software and hardware.
• A creative and collaborative team environment.
• Contribution to high-impact marketing and e-commerce initiatives.