Senior 3D Modeler

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work in Sandton

Medical coverage

Professional development

Creative studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Modeler to join our creative studio. You will craft detailed models for characters, props, and environments, collaborating with art directors to meet technical and aesthetic standards.

The role offers a dynamic hybrid work environment with focused solo creation and collaborative sessions, emphasizing precision, artistic quality, and cutting-edge visual development. A strong portfolio is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience as a 3D Modeler in games, film, or animation.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D modeling across characters, environments, and props.
• Expert in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, or Blender.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, PBR texturing, and material creation.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models for characters, environments, props, and assets.
• Interpret concept art and art direction to produce accurate 3D assets.
• Optimize models for real-time rendering and game engines.
• Develop textures and materials to enhance realism.
• Collaborate with artists and technical teams to integrate assets into production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Blender

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior 3D Modeler to join their creative studio in Sandton . This role is essential for bringing characters, props, and environments to life with exceptional detail and artistic quality. You will work closely with art directors and other artists to interpret concepts and create assets that meet technical and aesthetic requirements. This position offers a dynamic hybrid work environment, allowing for focused individual creation and collaborative studio sessions, contributing to a culture that values precision, artistry, and cutting-edge visual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models for characters, environments, props, and other assets.
• Interpret concept art and art direction to produce accurate and compelling 3D assets.
• Optimize models for real-time rendering and game engines, ensuring efficient polygon counts and UV layouts.
• Develop textures and materials that enhance the realism and visual appeal of models.
• Collaborate with other artists and technical teams to integrate assets smoothly into the production pipeline.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as a 3D Modeler in games, film, or animation, with a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, or Blender.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, texturing (PBR workflows), and material creation.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project completion bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration in Sandton .
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A creative and supportive studio environment focused on producing high-quality visual content.