3D Generalist | 3D Artist / Designer

Summary: We are seeking a creative and versatile 3D Generalist to join our Creative Development Team, responsible for transforming ideas into immersive experiences through concept design and high-quality 3D asset creation. The role involves collaboration with the Visualization Team and XR/Web Experience Team to develop photorealistic renders and interactive assets. Candidates should have a solid 3D design portfolio and experience in a related production environment. A background in Media Arts and Animation or related fields is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 3D concepts for environments, characters, and props.
• Develop 2D concept art for ideation and visualization.
• Accurately translate design concepts into 3D models and renderings.
• Build photorealistic models, textures, materials, lighting, and rendering for both real-time and pre-rendered workflows.
• Implement clean and organized topology for all models.
• Convert models into various real-time formats (.OBJ, FBX, gLB, gLTF, etc.).
• Integrate, assemble, and manage scene assets using Maya/Max and Unity.
• Create interactive assets compatible with Unity coding or Unreal Engine Blueprint systems.
• Animate props and artifacts for web and Game Engines.
• Assist in developing new standards for modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Participate in template and asset development for 3D content.
• Ensure production deadlines and quality control are achieved.
• Work directly with the Visualization Team to deliver photo-real and real-time resolutions.
• Support post-production editing and manage render layers in After Effects or Nuke.
• Proactively contribute creative ideas to improve processes and deliverables.

Key Skills:

• 6-8 years in a related production environment.
• Bachelor's/master's degree in Media Arts and Animation, Interactive Entertainment, Interactive Technology, or related field.
• Solid 3D design portfolio.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Unity, and Substance Painter.
• Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator for 2D concept art.
• Familiarity with rendering engines like V-Ray and Redshift.
• Knowledge of game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Experience with compositing and editing tools like After Effects, Premiere, Nuke, and Fusion is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT