Blender Artist Job at Mondo in New York

Blender Artist

The start date is ASAP for this 3–4 week contract position.
Location-Type: Remote – must work EST hours, 10 AM–6 PM ET

Compensation Range: $44/hr – $55/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description

The client is seeking a senior Blender Artist to manipulate, enhance, and export an existing 3D environment for use in on-air broadcast graphics.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Work within an established 3D Blender project rather than building environments from scratch
Manipulate existing 3D environments and position cameras to create required views
Adjust lighting, materials, and textures within existing scenes
Move, replace, and refine environmental elements as needed
Perform light compositing work
Export completed camera views and assets for use in After Effects and Photoshop
Collaborate closely with artists in a fast-paced broadcast production environment
Work remotely during EST hours, approximately 10 AM–6 PM ET
Minimum Requirements

5+ years of professional Blender experience
Advanced expertise working within complex 3D environments
Strong experience with camera movement and positioning in 3D scenes
Experience with lighting, materials, and texturing
Compositing experience
Working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
Portfolio or work samples demonstrating 3D environments, camera movement, materials, textures, and compositing
Ability to work effectively in an extremely fast-paced environment
Highly responsive with strong communication skills
Own equipment and access to Blender
Preferred Qualifications

Experience within news, sports, or broadcast environments
Motion design or graphic design experience
Additional design portfolio demonstrating motion or graphic design capabilities