3D Artist Maya

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Developing 3D models and animations using Maya, as per the requirements of the project.
- Collaborating with the art team, technical artists, designers, and developers to create high-quality 3D assets.
- Creating and maintaining assets pipeline, tools and procedures for efficient asset production and management.
- Creating textures, lighting, and shading for 3D models to create realistic environments and objects.
- Testing and debugging models and animations to ensure that they are functioning correctly and are optimized for performance.
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments and advancements in 3D modeling, animation, and design techniques.
- Mentoring and training junior artists and engineers to improve their skills and ensure that they are following best practices.
- Providing input on technical design and implementation for art assets, identifying areas for optimization or improvements.
- Maintaining accurate asset documentation, ensuring that all 3D models and animations are properly catalogued, labeled and stored.
- Working with project managers, producers and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget.

**Required Skills (Technical Competency)**:

- 3D modeling: A 3D artist Maya developer should have expertise in creating complex 3D models, including objects, characters, and environments.
- Lighting and rendering: They should have experience in lighting and rendering 3D scenes, including the use of advanced lighting techniques like Global Illumination and High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI).
- Rigging and animation: A 3D artist Maya developer should be able to create custom rigs for characters and objects, as well as create high-quality animations using keyframe animation and motion capture techniques.
- Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages like MEL and Python is essential for automating tasks, creating custom tools and plugins, and improving workflow efficiency.
- 3D printing and prototyping: They should have knowledge of 3D printing and prototyping techniques to create physical objects using 3D models.
- Game engine integration: A 3D artist Maya developer may need to integrate 3D assets into game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine and optimize them for real-time rendering.
- Collaboration and communication skills: They should have strong communication skills to work effectively with other team members, stakeholders, and clients.

**Desired Skills**:

- Advanced modeling techniques: They should have expertise in advanced modeling techniques such as sculpting, retopology, and subdivision surfaces to create high-quality and detailed 3D models.
- Advanced shading and texturing: They should have knowledge of advanced texturing techniques like displacement maps, normal maps, and procedural textures to create realistic and detailed textures for 3D models.
- Advanced lighting and rendering: They should have knowledge of advanced lighting techniques such as physical-based rendering, image-based lighting, and ambient occlusion to create photorealistic 3D scenes.
- Character rigging and animation: They should have expertise in advanced character rigging and animation techniques such as blend shapes, inverse kinematics, and motion capture to create complex character animations.
- Programming and scripting: They should have knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python and C++ to develop custom tools and plugins to improve workflow efficiency.
- Simulation and dynamics: They should have knowledge of simulation and dynamics techniques like particle systems and fluid simulations to create realistic effects and animations.
- Project management: They should have skills in project management, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage tasks and deadlines effectively.

**Job Type**
- Full Time-Regular

**Experience Level**
- Entry Level

**Total Years of Exp**
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