Middle 3D Modeller

Values Value is a recruiting company with expertise in game development and is currently looking for an experienced Middle 3D Modeller for a new top-down shooter. As the sole 3D artist at the start, you will be responsible for creating the project’s visual foundation – characters, environments, weapons, and props – and for establishing a scalable 3D production pipeline for the team in the future.

Our client is a publisher of hybrid-casual games, their team helps game developers quickly test their projects on a live audience, develop the game, and release it to the market.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Hyper-casual
• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Close collaboration with the producer, developer, and game designer to create high-quality 3D models of characters, weapons, and environment objects;

• Organisation and control of the 3D content production pipeline in a top-down shooter mobile project;

• Developing, supporting, and controlling the visual style of the 3D models produced;

• Creating Hi/Lo models of characters and objects in accordance with references and concepts;

• Overseeing the final implementation of models in the game;

• Compiling and maintaining up-to-date art and technical documentation for the project;

• Creating textures and materials (PBR approach);

• Configuring UV unwraps and basic shaders;

• Preparing assets for integration into Unity.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience as a 3D modeller in the game industry;

• Proficiency in 3ds max/Maya/Blender, ZBrush;

• Strong texturing skills (Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop);

• Understanding of principles of optimising 3D content for game engines;

• Experience with moderate stylisation;

• Understanding of the process of baking textures from high-polygon models;

• Ability to sense proportions and read concepts;

• Proficient work with UV unwrapping;

• Portfolio required.

Desired:

• Art education;

• Strong knowledge of anatomy;

• Experience with Unity3D, understanding of shader principles;

• Understanding of skinning principles;

• Experience with version control systems (Git/SVN).

Why do we enjoy working here?

• The role offers a chance to shape the entire visual foundation of the game – from characters and weapons to environments – and to set up the 3D pipeline from scratch;

• Freedom to experiment with styles, shaders, and visual solutions to improve results;

• Transparent management;

• Professional team – the founders are industry veterans;

• Open communication within the team. Startup-like relations are maintained, and the horizontal structure allows you to suggest ideas, be heard, and interact freely with all departments. No bureaucracy;

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Remote work;

• Flexible schedule;

• Employment through a B2B contract or on a Cyprus entity;

• Paid vacation and sick leave;

• A 3-month probationary period.