3D Artist (Hard Surface Modeler)

Job Summary
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
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.

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

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