3D Game Art Mentor

Role Overview
- Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology is seeking a talented and experienced  3D Art Mentor  to train and mentor aspiring game artists. The ideal candidate will possess strong artistic fundamentals, expertise in industry-standard 3D art pipelines, and a passion for teaching students how to create high-quality assets for games and interactive media.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct engaging sessions on 3D game art and asset creation.
Mentor students on projects, assignments, and portfolio development.
Guide students through the complete game art production pipeline.
Evaluate assignments, projects, and practical assessments.
Develop learning materials and ensure students are equipped with industry-relevant skills.
Stay updated with current game art trends, tools, and workflows.

Required Skills
Strong knowledge of:
Human Anatomy
3D Modeling (Characters, Props, Vehicles & Environments)
Digital Sculpting
UV Mapping & Texturing
P  Workflow
Lighting & Rendering
Material Creation
Game Asset Optimization
Software Expertise
Autodesk Maya
ZBrush
Adobe Photoshop
Substance Painter
Unreal Engine and/or Unity (asset integration is preferred)

Requirements
- 3–6 years  of experience as a  3D Game Artist, Environment Artist, Character Artist, or Technical Artist .
Strong understanding of the game art production pipeline and real-time asset creation.
Experience creating optimized assets for games.
Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
A strong portfolio showcasing game-ready 3D artwork.