Lead 3D Artist

IMPORTANT: We will only entertain applicants who have submitted their application through this form: https://forms.gle/72hnaeF6FXBy5RDB9. Any applications sent outside the form above will not be entertained.

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D modelers, maintaining high visual and technical standards across all assets.
• Provide constructive feedback, foster skill development, and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Create high-quality, game-ready 3D models and textures, including environments, hard-surface assets, and organic elements.,
• Manage the full 3D asset pipeline from concept to final delivery, ensuring deadlines, quality benchmarks, and client expectations are met.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director and other department leads to ensure artistic consistency and alignment with the project's vision.
• Define and uphold graphical quality standards by setting benchmarks and helping establish best practices.
• Support the production team with asset reviews, troubleshooting, and technical guidance throughout the development cycle.

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.

IMPORTANT: We will only entertain applicants who have submitted their application through this form: https://forms.gle/72hnaeF6FXBy5RDB9. Any applications sent outside the form above will not be entertained.