Digital Artist, 3D Modeling

Company: Pinnacle Group, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

" COVID-19 considerations: All individuals working on-site must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 "

Job Title: Digital Artist - 3D Modeling

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Remote position through 2021 but must be able to work PST. Duration: Long term assignment; extensions approved quarter by quarter Max Rate: For local/Metro area candidates

Digital Artist, 3D Modeling

Job Summary

In this role you will work as part of a 3D asset creation team to create production ready, highly accurate, dense hard surface models that will be used for ideation and visualization purposes (both still and animation).

In your day-to-day you will work with the 3D modeling lead assisting in tasks that help make best in class 3D models.

Key Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a 3D computer graphics production environment with specific focus on hard-surface modeling (not organic modeling focused)
Expert at creating highly-detailed, fully-textured polygonal models in Maya
In-depth experience with creation of 2D textures, UV unwrapping, and development of highlydetailed material
Highly proficient in Photoshop and general 3D Visualization
Excellent communication skills when working with other 3D artists and team leads on a coherent visual style
Outstanding attention to detail and a passion for quality and artistic excellence
Highly organized, self-motivated and able to adapt and a fast paced environment

Description
As a 3D modeler, you will be an integral part of a team of 3D/CG artists working on a variety of product visualization across various media channels
You need exceptional technical abilities to troubleshoot advanced 3D modeling issues, create highly accurate models, and have a deep understanding of UV unwrapping and material development
In addition to these technical abilities, you must be deadline-driven and possess excellent problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills
You should also be a proactive and independent artist, able to adapt to ever changing situations with creativity and innovation and work in ambiguity while still delivering results on time

Bonus
Experience with lighting, rigging, or animation is a plus
Experience building tools and plugins with Python and C+ is a plus
Z-Brush, Mari, Mudbox, Substance Designer/Painter experience a plus
Model optimization for real-time assets is a plus

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of experience in a 3D computer graphics production environment

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