Senior 3D Modeler - Remote & Flexible Hours

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive contract rate

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

3D modeling

UV mapping

Texturing

Retopology

Organic modeling

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

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.