Lead 3D Modeler — Shape a Dynamic Art Team Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Diverse projects in Mossel Bay

Access to advanced 3D tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead 3D Modeler in Mossel Bay to spearhead the 3D art team. You will guide modelers, set standards, and ensure asset quality across high-poly and low-poly assets for varied projects.

Candidates should have 7+ years in 3D modeling, leadership experience, and proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or ZBrush, plus strong knowledge of topology, UV mapping and PBR workflows. A strong portfolio is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a 3D Modeler with leadership exposure.
• Expertise in high-poly and low-poly asset creation for characters, environments, and props.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating diverse 3D modeling work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D modelers, providing direction and feedback.
• Oversee creation of high/low-poly assets for various projects.
• Establish and enforce modeling standards, workflows, and best practices.

Skills

3D modeling

Team leadership

UV mapping

PBR workflows

TopologY

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

ZBrush

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead 3D Modeler in Mossel Bay to spearhead the 3D art team. You will guide modelers, set standards, and ensure asset quality across high-poly and low-poly assets for varied projects.

Candidates should have 7+ years in 3D modeling, leadership experience, and proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or ZBrush, plus strong knowledge of topology, UV mapping and PBR workflows. A strong portfolio is essential.