Senior 3D Modeler

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

State-of-the-art workstations

Career advancement opportunities

Creative and supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior 3D Modeler to create high-quality 3D assets for games, films, and interactive applications. Work closely with art directors and a collaborative production team in a studio environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with industry-standard tools (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush) and a strong eye for topology, texturing, and real-time optimization.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience as a 3D Modeler in games, film, or animation.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush or similar software.
• Expertise in UV unwrapping, texturing (Substance Painter, Photoshop), and material creation.
• Strong understanding of topology, edge flow, and polygon reduction techniques.
• Ability to interpret concept art and technical requirements accurately.
• Excellent artistic eye and communication skills for a collaborative studio.

Responsibilities

• Create high-polygon and low-polygon 3D models with exceptional attention to detail and artistic quality.
• Develop realistic textures, materials, and UV mapping for 3D assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and concept artists to ensure models accurately represent the intended design.
• Optimize models for real-time rendering and performance in game engines or other applications.
• Participate in modeling reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Maintain organized file structures and adhere to studio asset creation pipelines.

Skills

3D modeling experience

Artistic eye

Collaboration skills

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

Our client, a prominent studio within the Arts & Entertainment sector, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior 3D Modeler to join their dedicated team in Paarl, Western Cape . This on-site role requires an artist with a keen eye for form, detail, and realism to create high-quality 3D assets for various projects, including games, films, and interactive applications. You will be responsible for bringing characters, props, and environments to life, working closely with art directors and the broader production team. This position is ideal for a technically proficient artist who thrives in a collaborative, studio-based environment, contributing to visually stunning creations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-polygon and low-polygon 3D models with exceptional attention to detail and artistic quality.
• Develop realistic textures, materials, and UV mapping for 3D assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and concept artists to ensure models accurately represent the intended design.
• Optimize models for real-time rendering and performance in game engines or other applications.
• Participate in modeling reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Maintain organized file structures and adhere to studio asset creation pipelines .

Requirements

• Significant professional experience as a 3D Modeler in the games, film, or animation industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, or similar.
• Expertise in UV unwrapping , texturing (Substance Painter, Photoshop), and material creation.
• Strong understanding of topology, edge flow, and polygon reduction techniques.
• Ability to interpret concept art and technical requirements accurately.
• Excellent artistic eye and communication skills, essential for a collaborative studio in Paarl .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for project-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits .
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Access to state-of-the-art 3D modeling workstations and software.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading studio.
• Be part of a creative and supportive team environment in the beautiful Western Cape .