3D Artist
Hirexa Solutions UK · Gaydon · GBP 42,000 - 45,000
Job summary
Hard-Surface Modelling: Mastery of clean topology and edge loops specifically for vehicle exteriors and intricate interiors. • PBR (Physically Based Rendering): Deep understanding of how light interacts with materials like glass, chrome, and multi-layered automotive paint. • Lighting & Composition: The ability to "paint with light" to highlight a vehicle's silhouette and form, often using HDRI environments. • CAD-to-Visual Workflow: Skills in converting complex NURBS data (engineering files) into clean polygonal meshes for visualization. • Scene Optimization: Balancing visual fidelity with performance, especially for real-time applications like web-based car configurators. • Post-Production: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or After Effects for retouching final renders and compositing them into real-world backgrounds. Core Software Set: · 3D Modeling (Visualisation): Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya are the primary industry standards for high-end rendering and animation. Blender is an increasingly popular, free alternative used by many studios. · Specialized Automotive Visualization: Autodesk VRED is a dedicated automotive tool for high-end digital prototypes and virtual showrooms. · Real-Time Engines: Unreal Engine 5 is now essential for creating interactive configurators and real-time virtual productions. · Texturing & Materials: Adobe Substance 3D Painter and Designer are used to create realistic textures like carbon fiber, leather, and metallic car paint. · Rendering Engines: V-Ray, Arnold, or Redshift are crucial for achieving the "hero shot" lighting required for car advertisements. · CAD Data Translation: Familiarity with importing data from engineering tools like Autodesk Alias, CATIA, or SolidWorks is often r