Lead 3D Artist Job at EDGLRD in Miami

About EDGLRD
EDGLRD operates at the edge of culture, design, and emerging technology. We partner with brands that want to move fast, stand out, and experiment boldly. Our studio is hands‑on, high‑energy, and obsessed with what’s next.

This is not a role for someone waiting on direction. We’re looking for a Lead 3D Artist who lives online, tracks new tools before they’re mainstream, and turns cultural signals into scroll‑stopping creative.

This Role
We’re looking for a Lead 3D Artist to lead the creation of high‑quality 3D visuals across brand, motion, and digital experiences. This role is for someone with a strong artistic eye, deep technical skill, and the ability to take projects from concept through final execution while collaborating closely with creative, motion, and production teams.

You’ll be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning complex 3D work while helping elevate the overall quality of the team’s output.

Responsibilities

Create high‑quality 3D models, materials, lighting, animation, and renders

Translate creative direction and concepts into polished 3D executions

Lead 3D production on projects, from early exploration to final delivery

Collaborate with Creative Directors and Designers

Contribute to concept development, look development, and visual storytelling

Maintain consistency and quality across assets and deliverables

Optimize assets for different outputs (motion, web, real‑time, interactive, etc.)

Troubleshoot technical challenges and propose smart solutions

Direct contracted artists and production studios when necessary

Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and 3D trends

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in 3D design or motion

Strong portfolio demonstrating high‑level 3D craft and taste

Proficiency in tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Houdini (or similar)

Solid understanding of lighting, materials, composition, and animation principles

Experience with rendering engines (Redshift, Octane, Arnold, Cycles, etc.)

Comfortable working across multiple styles and project types

Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Nice to Have

Motion design experience

Real‑time workflows (Unreal Engine, Unity)

Houdini or procedural workflows

Experience with web, XR, or interactive projects

Mentorship or informal leadership experience

What Success Looks Like

Consistently delivering exceptional 3D work

Taking ownership of projects and pushing creative quality

Collaborating smoothly across disciplines

Raising the bar for 3D execution within the team

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