LEAD 3D MODELER

Job Description

As a Lead 3D Modeler, you will be responsible for guiding and contributing to the production of top-quality 3D assets for games, animation, cinematics, or VFX. This position blends creative execution with team leadership, ensuring exceptional artistic standards and on-schedule project delivery.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in 3D Art, Animation, Game Design, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum of 5+ years professional experience in 3D modeling, with 1–2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong eye for detail, form, proportion, and visual storytelling. Able to recognize and enforce what qualifies as “high-quality” work.
• Expert proficiency in Maya or Blender.
• Proficient in ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and real-time engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• In-depth understanding of topology, UV layout, edge flow, PBR workflows, and optimization for real-time rendering.
• Solid portfolio demonstrating a variety of 3D modeling skills, including both stylized and realistic styles.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with rigging, lighting, and texturing workflows.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, MEL) are a plus.
• Experience managing distributed or remote teams is an advantage.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in 3D Art, Animation, Game Design, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience) Minimum of 5+ years professional experience in 3D modeling, with 1–2 years in a senior or leadership role. Strong eye for detail, form, proportion, and visual storytelling. Able to recognize and enforce what qualifies as “high-quality” work. Expert proficiency in Maya or Blender. Proficient in ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and real-time engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity. In-depth understanding of topology, UV layout, edge flow, PBR workflows, and optimization for real-time rendering. Solid portfolio demonstrating a variety of 3D modeling skills, including both stylized and realistic styles. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Familiarity with rigging, lighting, and texturing workflows. Scripting skills (e.g., Python, MEL) are a plus. Experience managing distributed or remote teams is an advantage.