Senior 3D Modeler — Remote for High-Fidelity Assets

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote position

Competitive contract rate

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks aSenior 3D Modeler for a fully remote role crafting high-quality characters, environments and props for gaming and animation. You will optimize models for real-time performance, manage topology, UVs and textures, and collaborate with art directors to maintain style and technical specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in 3D modeling, proficiency in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max and ZBrush, plus Substance Painter and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a 3D modeler in gaming/animation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality modeling and texturing work.
• Proficient in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max and ZBrush; texturing in Substance Painter/Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models of characters, environments and props.
• Optimize models for real-time performance with proper topology and UV layouts.
• Develop realistic/stylized textures using industry-standard tools.
• Maintain consistent style and quality across assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and peers to meet specs.
• Participate in asset reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to modeling/texturing.
• Stay updated on latest 3D techniques and tools.

Skills

5+ years experience

Remote work capability

Strong portfolio

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks aSenior 3D Modeler for a fully remote role crafting high-quality characters, environments and props for gaming and animation. You will optimize models for real-time performance, manage topology, UVs and textures, and collaborate with art directors to maintain style and technical specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in 3D modeling, proficiency in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max and ZBrush, plus Substance Painter and Photoshop.