3D Artist - Digital Studio

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We're looking for a proficient 3D Artist who can work in a variety of areas such as 3D modeling, texturing, rendering environments, compositing, and lighting to create exciting and innovative experiences in 3D for e-commerce. The ability to work within and across large, interdependent teams is a must, so the right person will have an implicit understanding of the balance needed between artistry, communication, and partnership. The ideal candidate will be accomplished in working with a variety of 2D and 3D software packages and demonstrate the ability to raise the quality bar in modeling and texturing static 3D objects. You must be able to build a near-perfect model from just a single or small set of photographs. The right candidate will be comfortable leading a team in a collaborative environment, working directly with technical program managers who will be building new tools and workflows, and consistently raising the bar on quality.
Key Responsibilities:
· The candidate will create 3D assets and materials for use in web-based, real-time applications, and photo realistic 2D renderings
· Maintain consistently high standards for accuracy, aesthetics, and productivity
· Continuously improve workflows and processes
· Ability to coach/train other artists on the production floor
- Share best practices, identify process improvements and operational waste reduction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Be able to excel in a fast-paced collaborative production environment
· Innovative and self-directed
· Experience rendering in Iray for Maya
· Experience creating photo realistic products · Experience with product photography and lighting
· Have experience with tile-able material and texture creation
· Be comfortable with visual pattern matching, trouble shooting, optimization, and contributing in a meaningful way with highly visible deliverables that can ship with daily builds
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 3-7 years of professional experience working in a fast-paced 3D production environment
· Must demonstrate an understanding of technical art production and end-to-end modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, and rendering workflows
· Fast turnaround on both hard-surface and organic modeling
· Must be very well versed in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop and other relevant software
· Highly proficient in creating 3D renders to accentuate photo-realism