Senior Realtime 3D Artist in Cape Town/SA (all genders)

It is no longer just future talk – we are in the middle of a digital revolution. This is why we will do anything to help our clients reach their prospects and stand out in this multi-signal chaos. Our conviction is "Creating Relevance". This is how we create digital communication for brands and people – in Germany and worldwide. We are looking for passionate, energetic and brave colleagues to support us in our conviction. Are you curious enough to help us create profound digital messages?

Senior Realtime 3D Artist in Cape Town/SA (all genders)

• Full Time
• Deutschland
• With Professional Experience
• 8/23/24

About Us

Plan.Net Group is one of Europe’s most successful partner driven digital agencies, and a reliable partner for companies when it comes to managing the challenges of the digital age. The skills and marketing solutions offered by the independent agency group are characterised by a data-enabled integration of intelligence, media, creativity, and technology. Creating a seamless customer journey across all touchpoints to secure the future business success of Plan.Net Group’s clients, is the focus of the work of more than 1,000 employees in over 25 locations across the globe. We are opening a creative hub in South Africa, connected to our headquarters in Germany.

Note: To be eligible for this position, candidates must reside in South Africa/Cape Town and have a valid work permit.

Position Overview

For Plan.Net South Africa we are looking for a seasoned Senior Real-Time 3D Artist (all genders) to craft impressive showcases for client presentations. The ideal candidate will excel in 3D asset prototyping, texturing, and rendering, specializing in real-time asset creation within a dynamic, agile environment. You will transform concept art into stunning real-time 3D assets, collaborating closely with both art and development teams. Proficiency in iterating ideas through prototypes is crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Discovery & Concept-Art: ou will collaborate closely with our creative directors to develop initial design drafts and client showcases. The ideal candidate will be adept at transforming concept art into preliminary 3D assets and creating early demos or prototypes within game engines (no coding required).
• 3D Asset Creation: Develop 3D assets quickly for characters, environments, and props optimized for real-time applications.
• Technical Expertise: Implement best practices in UV mapping, LOD creation, and texture optimization for real-time rendering.
• Collaboration: Work with creative directors, designers, and developers to integrate assets into a cohesive visual showcase.

Skills & Attributes

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in 3D Art, Game Design, Computer Graphics, or equivalent experience.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in 3D software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter, Quixel).
• Real-Time Engine Knowledge: Proficiency in real-time engines like Unreal Engine or Unity; WebGL/WebGPU knowledge is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of PBR workflows, shaders, lighting, and material creation.
• Communication: Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to provide feedback and drive creative discussions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of detail and aesthetic sense, delivering visually compelling and technically sound assets.

Experience

• VR/AR: Experience creating assets for virtual or augmented reality applications.
• Animation Skills: Understanding of animation principles and experience with rigging and animating 3D models.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in 3D modeling and texturing, focusing on real-time applications. Leadership experience is a plus.
• Portfolio: Extensive portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D models and textures, with an emphasis on real-time asset creation and optimization.

What we offer

• Benefit to health insurance deducted from your monthly remuneration
• 20 days (about 3 weeks) paid annual leave, additional paid leave for annual office closure between Christmas and New Years Eve
• Access to Plan.Net Group eLearning opportunities for all employees, ensuring continuous growth and development

Find out more about Serviceplan and our House of Communication here.

We have made it our goal to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as added value for our agency group. We are also on a first-name basis here – from interns to management. This reduces unnecessary distance, fosters personal exchanges and enables us to work at ease and effectively with each other. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic and social background, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to equal opportunity and participation and we particularly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply with us.

Contact Person

Magdalena Mitter

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