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.