HireTalent is hiring: Graphic Designer 2 in Beaverton

Overview

Our client Virtual Artifact Lab (VAL). Covision 3d Scanner | ETW’s. ETW 2- 3D Production Artist. We are seeking a detail-oriented and hilly skilled Production Artist with experience in 3D asset post-processing to join our team in the digital preservation and production of high-fidelity 3D assets.

In this role, you will take raw 3D scan data captured from high-resolution scanning devices and transform it into clean, production-ready 3D assets. This includes geometry cleanup, optimization, and texture retouching using Adobe Substance tools within a PBR (physically-based rendering) workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Import and process raw 3D data to prepare it for use in real-time or high-fidelity rendering environments.
• Clean and optimize geometry.
• Refine textures using Adobe Substance 3D tools following a physically based rendering (PBR) workflow.
• Ensure materials and assets are visually consistent, photorealistic and performant for target platforms (High-fidelity Archival and Optimized for real-time Web, AR, VR).
• Work closely with 3D Scanning operator and Archivists.
• Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions for efficient asset management.

Required skills & qualifications

• Proven experience working with 3D scanned data and post-processing for production.
• Proficient in Adobe Substance 3D Painter and other Substance tools.
• Strong understanding of PBR material workflows and real-time rendering pipelines.
• Proficient with 3D modeling tools such as Blender.
• Experience with retopology, UV mapping, and normal baking.
• Familiarity with real-time rendering engines is a plus.
• Strong artistic eye and attention to detail, especially for material surface qualities and realism.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Background in digital art, VFX, 3D production.
• Experience with photogrammetry pipelines and automated scan processing tools.
• Knowledge of color calibration and photographic reference processing is a plus.
• Passionate about preserving historical records and materials.