3ds Max and After Effects Artist
Reporting To: CGI Head Job Location: Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a talented and passionate 3D Generalist with expertise in hard surface modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and compositing. You will be working on a wide range of 3D projects, from concept to final production, primarily using 3DS Max or Maya for 3D modeling and animation, and After Effects for compositing. Your ability to work across different stages of production will be crucial in ensuring the quality and consistency of the final product.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 3D Modeling:
- Create high-quality hard surface 3D models from scratch, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
- Work with reference materials and design briefs to meet project requirements.
- Optimize models for performance without compromising visual fidelity.
- Texturing:
- Apply textures to 3D models to achieve realistic or stylized results depending on project needs.
- Utilize UV mapping techniques and texture painting to enhance the quality of the models.
- Lighting:
- Set up lighting for 3D scenes, ensuring mood, tone, and realism.
- Understand lighting techniques for various render engines and environments to achieve high-quality visual results.
- Animation:
- Animate hard surface models and characters using 3D animation principles.
- Create dynamic, fluid animations for objects, cameras, and effects.
- Ensure animations are polished and aligned with the project’s artistic direction.
- Compositing:
- Use After Effects for compositing to combine 3D renders with live-action footage or other 3D assets.
- Integrate various layers and elements to create final output for presentations, marketing materials, or feature projects.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the creative team, including directors, designers, and other 3D artists, to ensure the highest quality output.
- Communicate project progress and challenges efficiently to ensure deadlines are met.
Desired Candidate/ What you will need to succeed in this role :
- Strong proficiency in 3D software such as 3DS Max or Maya.
- Solid understanding of hard surface modeling and texturing techniques.
- Proficiency in lighting and rendering techniques for both realistic and stylized visuals.
- Experience with animation of objects, cameras, and props in 3D environments.
- Expertise in compositing within After Effects, integrating 3D renders with live-action and other visual elements.
- Familiarity with rendering engines such as V-Ray, Arnold, or similar.
- A keen eye for detail, and a good understanding of composition, color theory, and visual storytelling.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a production environment or working on commercial/film projects.
- Knowledge of other software tools such as ZBrush, Substance Painter, or Houdini is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of scripting (e.g., MEL, MaxScript) to improve workflow is a bonus.