About the Company: Whizz HR is hiring for Lead 3D Artist in Mumbai :
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of 3D artists, providing artistic direction and technical guidance.
- Ensure the visual quality and consistency of all 3D assets across projects.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and project stakeholders to translate concepts into high-quality 3D visuals.
- Review and approve 3D models, textures, lighting, and final renders produced by the team.
- Develop style guides and visual standards for projects.
3D Production
- Create complex 3D models, environments, and assets when required.
- Develop high-quality materials, textures, lighting setups, and render outputs.
- Work on character, environment, or product visualization depending on project requirements.
- Optimize models and scenes for performance and rendering efficiency.
- Ensure all assets meet required technical specifications.
Pipeline & Workflow Management
- Establish and maintain efficient 3D production pipelines.
- Implement best practices for modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, rigging, and rendering.
- Coordinate with animation, VFX, and compositing teams to ensure smooth workflow integration.
- Manage asset libraries and file organization standards.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and implement workflow improvements.
Project Management
- Plan and allocate tasks to 3D artists based on project priorities.
- Monitor team progress and ensure deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with producers and project managers on scheduling and deliverables.
- Conduct regular quality reviews and provide feedback to team members.
Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Concept artists
- Animators
- Motion designers
- Game developers / production teams
- Participate in creative brainstorming and project planning meetings.
- Communicate technical constraints and creative opportunities to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and scene composition.
- Strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, shading, and rendering techniques.
- Experience with rendering engines such as:
- Arnold
- V-Ray
- Redshift
- Unreal Engine / real-time rendering (preferred)
- Understanding of animation, rigging, and simulation workflows.
- Knowledge of compositing and post-production workflows.
Software Proficiency
Proficiency in one or more of the following:
- Autodesk Maya
- Blender
- 3ds Max
- Cinema 4D
- ZBrush
- Substance Painter / Designer
- Adobe Photoshop / After Effects
Leadership Skills
- Proven experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
- Ability to review work constructively and guide artists toward improvement.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Ability to balance creative quality with production deadlines.
Experience Requirements
- 610+ years of professional experience in 3D art or digital content production.
- 24 years in a leadership or senior artist role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D work across multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in game development, advertising, animation, product visualization, or film production.
- Experience working with real-time engines (Unreal / Unity).
- Knowledge of procedural workflows and optimization techniques.
- Experience managing large-scale 3D pipelines or multiple projects simultaneously.
Write to us with your resume and portfolio at [Confidential Information].
Warm regards,
Whizz HR
