Senior 3D Modeler (Remote)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybride; ZAR 480 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive contract rate

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 3D Modeler for a fully remote role. You will create high-quality models for characters, environments, and props, ensuring optimization for real-time performance and clean UV layouts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in gaming/animation, mastery of Maya/Blender/Max/ZBrush, and strong texturing skills using Substance Painter and Photoshop. A robust portfolio and independent work capability are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D modeler in gaming or animation.
• Proficiency with Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush.
• Strong hard-surface and organic modeling, retopology, UV unwrapping.
• Experience texturing with Substance Painter and Photoshop.
• Strong portfolio showcasing 3D modeling and texturing.

Responsabilités

• Create high-quality 3D models of characters, environments, and props from concept art.
• Optimize models for real-time performance with efficient polygons and UV layouts.
• Develop realistic and stylized textures using industry-standard software.
• Maintain consistent style and quality across all assets.
• Collaborate with directors and artists to achieve desired visuals.
• Participate in asset reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to modeling and texturing.
• Stay updated on latest techniques, software, and industry trends.

Connaissances

3D modeling

UV mapping

Texturing

Retopology

Organic modeling

Outils

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading studio specializing in high-fidelity 3D assets for the gaming and animation industries, is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Modeler for a fully remote position. This role is critical in creating visually stunning and technically optimized 3D models for characters, environments, and props that will define the aesthetic of our client's projects. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of 3D modeling software, topology, UV mapping, and texturing techniques. You will work closely with art directors and other artists to ensure models meet artistic and technical specifications, contributing significantly to the visual quality and performance of the final product. This remote-first opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise from anywhere, contributing to innovative projects while maintaining a flexible work-life balance. We are looking for an artist with a keen eye for detail and a passion for bringing virtual worlds to life through exceptional 3D artistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models of characters, environments, and props based on concept art and art direction.


• Optimize 3D models for real-time performance, ensuring efficient polygon counts and efficient UV layouts.


• Develop realistic and stylized textures using industry-standard software.


• Ensure consistent style and quality across all 3D assets created for a project.


• Collaborate with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to achieve desired visual outcomes.


• Participate in asset reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to 3D modeling and texturing.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest 3D modeling techniques, software, and industry trends.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D modeler in the gaming or animation industry.


• Proficiency with industry-standard 3D modeling software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush.


• Strong understanding of hard-surface and organic modeling techniques, retopology, and UV unwrapping.


• Experience with texturing software like Substance Painter and Photoshop.


• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D modeling and texturing skills is mandatory.


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.


• Understanding of game development pipelines and optimization techniques.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive contract rate, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects with a leading studio. Our client values creativity, technical excellence, and collaboration, providing a supportive environment for artists to thrive. You will have the chance to contribute your skills to cutting-edge productions without the constraints of a traditional office setting, enjoying the benefits of a truly flexible work arrangement.