Lead 3D Artist (Blender Expert) - Product & Industrial Modeling

About the role

This position leads advanced 3D product visualization, industrial modeling, complex animation, simulation and creative production workflows. The ideal candidate handles technically challenging projects, develops animation concepts, directs production and maintains the highest artistic and technical standards. The role is not related to the gaming industry or low-poly game art.

Key responsibilities

• Develop animation concepts, storyboards, scripts, shot breakdowns and full visual production plans from client briefs, sketches and technical references.
• Manage complete 3D production workflows, optimize complex scenes and simulations, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure efficient project execution.
• Take ownership of final technical and artistic approval of models, animations, simulations and rendered assets before client delivery.
• Lead, guide and mentor junior and intermediate 3D artists, assign tasks, review their work and raise team quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, 3D Art or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in 3D product modeling, industrial visualization and advanced animation, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong portfolio showing complex product animations, mechanical breakdowns, advanced simulations, technical visualization and high-end photorealistic rendering.
• Excellent communication, creative thinking, problem-solving, project management and leadership skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Blender (compulsory), including Geometry Nodes, simulations, procedural workflows and advanced animation.
• SolidWorks, Adobe Suite and KeyShot.
• Procedural modeling, advanced rigging, mechanical constraints, drivers and complex animation setups.
• CAD-to-3D workflows and preparation of industrial models for high-end visualization, animation and manufacturing.