Senior 3D Modeler

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Software and hardware access

Professional development

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Senior 3D Modeler for our Polokwane studio to create high-quality assets and collaborate with concept artists, animators, and art directors to achieve fidelity across characters, environments, and props.

You will develop both high- and low-poly models, optimize for real-time engines, build textures with PBR workflows, and ensure adherence to style guides while delivering polished results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Modeler.
• Expert proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, or Blender.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, texturing, and PBR workflows.
• Experience with creating models for real-time applications or game engines.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality 3D modeling work.

Responsibilities

• Create high-poly and low-poly 3D models for characters, props, and environments.
• Optimize models for performance and compatibility with game engines or rendering pipelines.
• Develop detailed textures and materials for 3D assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and designers to achieve desired visual outcomes.
• Ensure all models adhere to project-specific technical requirements and style guides.
• Participate in model reviews and provide constructive feedback to other modelers.

Skills

3D modeling

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Blender

UV mapping

PBR workflows

Game engines

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior 3D Modeler to join their expanding team in Polokwane . This role is essential in creating high-quality 3D assets for a variety of exciting projects, ensuring they meet both artistic and technical specifications. You will collaborate closely with concept artists, animators, and art directors to bring digital characters, environments, and props to life with exceptional fidelity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned 3D artist to contribute their expertise to innovative projects within a creative and collaborative studio setting, playing a key role in visual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-poly and low-poly 3D models for characters, props, and environments.
• Optimize models for performance and compatibility with game engines or rendering pipelines.
• Develop detailed textures and materials for 3D assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and designers to achieve desired visual outcomes.
• Ensure all models adhere to project-specific technical requirements and style guides.
• Participate in model reviews and provide constructive feedback to other modelers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Modeler .
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, or Blender.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, texturing, and PBR workflows.
• Experience with creating models for real-time applications or game engines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret concept art accurately.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality 3D modeling work.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Access to advanced 3D modeling software and hardware.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement and professional development.
• A positive and team-oriented work environment in Polokwane .