3D Generalist

Job Title: Senior 3D Generalist (Blender & Unreal Engine Specialist) Location: On-site Department: Design & Production Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 3+ Years Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Generalist with comprehensive expertise in Blender and advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D environments, assets, animations, and real-time cinematic visuals. This role requires strong technical capability, artistic vision, and hands-on production experience across the full 3D pipeline. Key Responsibilities 3D Environment & World Creation • Develop high-quality, optimized 3D environments using Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred). • Build modular scenes, landscapes, lighting setups, and full world compositions. • Create and manage real-time cinematic sequences using Unreal Engine’s Sequencer. Blender Production Expertise Handle complete 3D asset creation within Blender, including: • Modeling (hard-surface and organic) • Sculpting • UV mapping • Texturing and shading • Rigging • Animation and morphing (shape keys, blend shapes, transformations) Ensure seamless, optimized asset export and integration into Unreal Engine. 3D Animation & Morphing • Create smooth, high-quality animations for objects, props, and environment elements. • Develop morphing effects, transitions, and transformation-based animations. • Collaborate on camera animations and motion-based storytelling. Technical & Real-Time Pipeline • Create and optimize materials using Unreal Engine’s Material Editor. • Implement LODs, collisions, and real-time performance optimizations. • Utilize Blueprints for basic interactions and animation triggers. • Maintain scene performance, lighting accuracy, and render quality. Collaboration & Leadership • Work closely with art directors, developers, and cross-functional teams. • Provide guidance and support to junior artists. • Ensure high standards of visual quality and consistency across deliverables. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (preferred). • 3+ years of professional experience as a 3D Generalist. • Expert-level proficiency in Blender (mandatory). • Advanced-level expertise in Unreal Engine (UE5) (mandatory). • Strong understanding of PBR workflows, real-time rendering, and optimization. • Proficiency with texturing tools such as Substance Painter/Designer. • Demonstrated ability to produce cinematic-quality visuals in real-time engines. • Strong portfolio showcasing environment design, animation, and morphing work. Preferred Skills • Experience with Niagara VFX in Unreal. • Familiarity with Houdini for procedural workflows. • Experience using Megascans and photogrammetry assets. • Knowledge of geometry nodes in Blender. • Basic understanding of scripting or Blueprints.