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
- PBR 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.
