LEAD 3D ARTIST

Description

The Institute for Media Innovation (IMI http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU http://www.ntu.edu.sg/) is hiring a Lead 3D Artist.

IMI is looking for highly skilled and motivated 3D generalist to bring abstract research ideas from concept to design to final form with the highest artistic and execution quality. The Lead 3D Artist will work closely with IMI’s researchers and professors on multiple projects simultaneously. Our projects are on the cutting-edge of research in interaction, 3D animation, virtual environments and virtual human modeling. The Lead 3D Artist will be responsible for the overall look and visual impact of multiple, on-going projects.

The ideal candidate will switch effortlessly between conceptual brain-storming, project management and hands-on implementation. The Lead 3D Artist will create real-time 3D environments and characters, and also high-quality rendered scenes, and so should be capable in all aspects of content creation, including modeling, texturing, animating, lighting and rendering.

The ideal applicant will also have experience with production pipelines from modeling and animation tools to modern game engines (e.g., Ogre, Unity, etc.).

This position has broad responsibilities, and is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and aggressive artist.

Responsibilities:

• Design real-time virtual 3D scenes and environments.
• Rig and skin characters for real-time applications.
• Create animations for real-time applications.
• Design and create high-impact illustrations, demos and videos both independently and in cooperation with researchers.