3D Specialist

Our client, a leader in the power sports industry, is seeking an experienced 3D Specialist for a 12 month contract assignment. This role is primarily remote, with a preference for candidate in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area to occasionally come onsite.

Seeking a 3D Artist who will be responsible for creating detailed but efficient 3D models of products for the company’s industry-leading 3D product configurator.

• Create 3D digital assets (3D models and associated textures) for use in a real-time engine
• Retrieve and convert CAD models to polygon-based models before retopologizing.
• Utilize skills such as modeling, UV mapping, baking, and texturing.
• Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand project requirements and product details before creating and delivering 3D models.
• Accountable for balancing visual fidelity with overall configurator performance.
• Participate in the day-to-day operations of the team utilizing the Agile Methodology including daily standups, updating ongoing tasks within Jira, contributing to short-term forecasting, and regularly communicating progress and roadblocks.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or above in Game Design, VFX, Digital Media, Computer Animation or similar field
• Previous experience working in a game engine like Play canvas, Godot, or Unity.
• 2+ years’ experience modeling in a 3D modeling program like Maya, Modo, or 3DS Max.
• Retopology and baking
• Texture and vector editing with Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Self-starter that functions well in a collaborative team and fast-paced environment
• Effective time-management skills working with fluid deadlines
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with Play canvas.
• Comfortability with Marmoset.
• Able to create 3D models and textures from photographs, technical drawings, or point cloud data.
• Understanding of real-time rendering

Pay Rate- $33.80- $38.73/hour