Senior 3D Modeler

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits and retirement plan

Professional development

Supportive team culture in East London

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Senior 3D Modeler to join our creative team in East London. You will craft high-quality 3D assets for diverse projects, ensuring they meet technical specs and artistic standards.

The role requires meticulous attention to form, texture, and silhouette, with collaboration across a hybrid work setting. You will build detailed models, sculpt organic and hard-surface forms, and develop textures and materials for real-time rendering pipelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler in games/film/animation.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, texturing and PBR workflows.
• Ability to create both organic and hard-surface models.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed and accurate 3D models of characters, environments, props, and other assets.
• Utilize sculpting and hard-surface modeling techniques to achieve high-quality results.
• Develop realistic textures and materials for 3D models.
• Optimize models for performance in real-time applications and rendering pipelines.
• Collaborate with art directors and other team members to ensure consistency and quality.
• Adhere to project-specific technical requirements and pipelines.

Skills

3D modeling

Topology & UV mapping

Texturing & PBR

Organic & hard-surface

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Senior 3D Modeler to join their creative team in East London . You will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D assets for a variety of projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and artistic requirements. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of form and structure, and the ability to work collaboratively within a hybrid work setting. You will contribute to the visual richness and realism of our productions, playing a vital part in the overall aesthetic.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed and accurate 3D models of characters, environments, props, and other assets.
• Utilize sculpting and hard-surface modeling techniques to achieve high-quality results.
• Develop realistic textures and materials for 3D models.
• Optimize models for performance in real-time applications and rendering pipelines.
• Collaborate with art directors and other team members to ensure consistency and quality.
• Adhere to project-specific technical requirements and pipelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D Modeler in the games, film, or animation industry.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, texturing, and PBR workflows.
• Ability to create both organic and hard-surface models.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of form, proportion, and silhouette.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill level.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of remote and in-office work.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.A supportive and collaborative team culture in East London .
• Generous paid time off.