3D Product CGI Artist

Position Overview:

As a 3D Product CGI Artist, you will be responsible for creating and optimizing highly realistic 3D models and textures, ensuring their seamless integration into Unreal Engine 5 for real-time applications. You will collaborate closely with the technical and creative teams to deliver visually captivating 3D assets for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create highly detailed 3D models of products with a focus on realism and optimization for real-time rendering.
• Develop high-quality textures, UV maps, and materials for 3D assets using tools like Maya, Substance Painter, or equivalent software.
• Integrate 3D models and textures into Unreal Engine 5, ensuring they are optimized for real-time performance.
• Collaborate with the design and technical teams to create photorealistic renders and animations for product visualization.
• Ensure consistency in the quality and aesthetics of the 3D assets, matching client specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to modeling, texturing, or rendering in Unreal Engine 5.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Unreal Engine 5: Proficient in Unreal Engine 5 with a strong understanding of material setup, lighting, rendering, and asset optimization for real-time applications.
• 3D Modeling: Expert-level skills in 3D modeling with Maya, with experience creating high-quality models from scratch.
• Texturing: Strong skills in texturing using tools like Substance Painter, Photoshop, or similar software, with an understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) techniques.
• UV Mapping: Proficiency in creating efficient UV maps for clean textures.
• Lighting and Rendering: Familiarity with lighting techniques and rendering pipelines in Unreal Engine for both real-time and offline rendering.

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail with a passion for creating photorealistic models.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other departments and meet client needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on product visualizations, particularly in fields such as automotive, consumer goods, or furniture.
• Knowledge of Blueprints in Unreal Engine for setting up animations and interactions.
• Familiarity with other 3D software like ZBrush, Blender, or Cinema 4D.

Portfolio Submission:

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing:

• High-quality 3D models with detailed textures and clean UVs.
• Examples of real-time product visualization work in Unreal Engine 5.
• Demonstrated ability to create photorealistic renders and animations.