3D Artist (Hard Surface Modeler)

Hard Surface Modeler

Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced Hard Surface Modelers to work across client projects on a full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with a keen eye for detail and an attention to the storytelling that lies in the creation of 3D models. We're looking for an artist who specializes in photorealistic models of hard surface props, vehicles, and buildings. The ideal candidate has mastery of ideal model topology, texturing, shader networks, and physically based rendering.
Responsibilities and Duties
Recreate Reality - Create 3D objects from photo reference with a high degree of realism and accuracy to life
Tell Stories - Objects carry life, portray the backstory of objects through their textures and details
Solve Problems – Use your experience and knowledge to push our workflow further. When new challenges arise come armed with options to deliver quality products.
Deliver – Be able to work with the team to communicate, collaborate, and deliver within a schedule.
Qualifications and Skills
Mastery of hard surface topology principles
Mastery of PBR surfacing
Knowledge of preparing 3D models for rendering within Maya using Arnold shader nodes
Ability to retopologize models either CAD or from Photogrammetry scans
Strong sense of color, space, light, and materials
Communicate effectively with team members across departments
Environment modeling skills/knowledge is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Substance 3D Painter is required, Designer is a plus
Marvelous Designer or similar tool proficiency is a plus
Capable of producing high quality props, objects, vehicles, etc for photo real VFX composites
Benefits and Perks
Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.
Benefits
Competitive Market Leading Pay
25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday
100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Matching with no cliff vest