Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures * Experience creating/tuning surface ... Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Character Artist * Work experience with Unreal ...
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures * Experience creating/tuning surface ... Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Character Artist * Work experience with Unreal ...
Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures * Experience creating/tuning surface ... Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Character Artist * Work experience with Unreal ...
Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures * Experience creating/tuning surface ... Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Character Artist * Work experience with Unreal ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$110K - $140K/yr
Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating ... modeling, texturing, Unity scene layout and lighting, and motion graphic animation. * Ability to ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$110K - $140K/yr
Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating ... modeling, texturing, Unity scene layout and lighting, and motion graphic animation. * Ability to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$30 - $45/hr
Versatile 3D Modeling: Model a broad range of assets, from characters and vehicles to props and ... Knowledge of avatar rigging or custom character controllers in Roblox * Prior experience creating ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$30 - $45/hr
Versatile 3D Modeling: Model a broad range of assets, from characters and vehicles to props and ... Knowledge of avatar rigging or custom character controllers in Roblox * Prior experience creating ...
$30 - $45/hr
Versatile 3D Modeling: Model a broad range of assets, from characters and vehicles to props and ... Knowledge of avatar rigging or custom character controllers in Roblox * Prior experience creating ...
$30 - $45/hr
Versatile 3D Modeling: Model a broad range of assets, from characters and vehicles to props and ... Knowledge of avatar rigging or custom character controllers in Roblox * Prior experience creating ...
$75K - $120K/yr
Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience. * Must have ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...
$75K - $120K/yr
Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience. * Must have ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...
$75K - $120K/yr
Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience. * Must have ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...
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$75K - $120K/yr
Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience. * Must have ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$75K - $120K/yr
Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience. * Must have ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$75K - $120K/yr
Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience. * Must have ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$60.76 - $154.09/hr
Modeling and Rigging APTECH 64: 3D Animation ... Character Animation APTECH 162: 3D Animation: Visual Effects and Compositing APTECH 168: 3D ...
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$60.76 - $154.09/hr
Modeling and Rigging APTECH 64: 3D Animation ... Character Animation APTECH 162: 3D Animation: Visual Effects and Compositing APTECH 168: 3D ...
Culver City, CA · On-site
$140K - $155K/yr
Familiarity with character animation workflow such as blendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair ... Hands-on experience in 3D human modeling of geometry & texture. * Familiarity with Unity and/or ...
Culver City, CA · On-site
$140K - $155K/yr
Familiarity with character animation workflow such as blendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair ... Hands-on experience in 3D human modeling of geometry & texture. * Familiarity with Unity and/or ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$162K - $387K/yr
Our work spans 3D asset and scene generation, character animation, physics simulation, neural rendering, and real-time interactive systems, powered by multimodal AI models. We also develop the data ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$162K - $387K/yr
Our work spans 3D asset and scene generation, character animation, physics simulation, neural rendering, and real-time interactive systems, powered by multimodal AI models. We also develop the data ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
... 3D representations; animation, motion generation, or character behavior; simulation, physical AI, or neural simulation; rendering or neural rendering; world models or video prediction; or graphics ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
... 3D representations; animation, motion generation, or character behavior; simulation, physical AI, or neural simulation; rendering or neural rendering; world models or video prediction; or graphics ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
You will have a generous amount of compute to build the best possible models for anime characters ... You have worked on real-time 3D motion generation We need to interact with the character in real ...
You will have a generous amount of compute to build the best possible models for anime characters ... You have worked on real-time 3D motion generation We need to interact with the character in real ...
You will have a generous amount of compute to build the best possible models for anime characters ... You have worked on real-time 3D motion generation We need to interact with the character in real ...
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You will have a generous amount of compute to build the best possible models for anime characters ... You have worked on real-time 3D motion generation We need to interact with the character in real ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
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Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
$80K - $120K/yr
While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
$80K - $120K/yr
While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$218K - $480K/yr
... 3D representations; animation, motion generation, or character behavior; simulation, physical AI, or neural simulation; rendering or neural rendering; world models or video prediction; or graphics ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$218K - $480K/yr
... 3D representations; animation, motion generation, or character behavior; simulation, physical AI, or neural simulation; rendering or neural rendering; world models or video prediction; or graphics ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$128K - $316K/yr
Our work spans 3D asset and scene generation, character animation, physics simulation, neural rendering, and real-time interactive systems, powered by multimodal AI models. We also develop the data ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$128K - $316K/yr
Our work spans 3D asset and scene generation, character animation, physics simulation, neural rendering, and real-time interactive systems, powered by multimodal AI models. We also develop the data ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140 - $190/hr
... 3D) by giving generative AI models a better understanding of exactly what humans imagine. We get ... Design and maintain knowledge graphs to represent world, character, and story data. * Prototype and ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140 - $190/hr
... 3D) by giving generative AI models a better understanding of exactly what humans imagine. We get ... Design and maintain knowledge graphs to represent world, character, and story data. * Prototype and ...
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A 3D Character Modeler is responsible for creating digital characters for video games, films, animation, and other media. They use specialized software like Blender, ZBrush, and Maya to sculpt, texture, and refine character models based on concept art or creative direction. Their work ensures that characters not only look visually appealing but also function properly in animations and real-time applications. Collaboration with animators, riggers, and designers is essential to maintaining consistency and quality. Strong artistic skills, knowledge of anatomy, and technical proficiency are key to success in this role.
3D Character Modelers often collaborate with concept artists, animators, riggers, and game designers on projects ranging from video games and animated films to cinematic trailers and virtual reality experiences. While some roles may be specialized and focus solely on character creation, many positions involve working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure models are optimized for animation, rendering, and in-game performance. The workflow is highly collaborative, with ongoing feedback loops and iteration as part of the creative process. If you enjoy teamwork, contributing to high-impact visual storytelling, and refining your craft through feedback, this environment may be a great fit for you.
Excelling as a 3D Character Modeler requires strong artistic ability, knowledge of human and creature anatomy, and proficiency in modeling techniques, often supported by a degree in art, animation, or a related field. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is typically essential, along with experience in texturing tools like Substance Painter. Attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are highly valued soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial to producing visually compelling, technically sound character assets that integrate smoothly into diverse production pipelines.
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