3D Modeling Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $45,760 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Create detailed 3D models from 2D references.
- Specialize in hard surface and organic asset creation.
- Utilize industry-standard modeling software effectively.
- Collaborate and iterate based on project feedback.
- Work remotely as a freelance contractor.
About the role
3D Modeling Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible, is seeking skilled 3D modeling specialists with expertise in both hard surface and organic modeling. Your role will involve creating accurate, production-ready digital assets from 2D reference material, replicating real-world objects, environments, and living forms with volumetric fidelity.
What You’ll Do
- Translate 2D reference images into precise 3D models, ensuring accuracy in geometry, proportions, and topology.
- Source supplementary references to resolve occlusions, blurry details, or incomplete imagery.
- Produce high-quality models across distinct asset categories:
- Hard surface: vehicles, props, machinery.
- Organic: humans (including realistic digital doubles), animals, plants, and natural forms.
- Environment & architecture: buildings, landscapes, set pieces, and world assets.
- Iterate on models based on feedback, aligning assets with project quality standards and artistic direction.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 3D Art, Animation, Game Design, Computer Graphics, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard modeling tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Houdini, 3ds Max) and familiarity with texturing/UV workflows (e.g., Substance Painter, Mari).
- A portfolio showcasing a range of hard surface, organic, and environmental assets, ideally for film, games, AR/VR, or other interactive media.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, form, and material definition.
- Ability to clearly communicate process and problem-solving steps (“show your work”).
- Comfortable in iterative pipelines, with a collaborative mindset and openness to feedback.
We offer a pay rate of $22 per hour. As a contractor, you’ll supply a secure computer and high-speed internet; company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.
Key skills/competency
- 3D Modeling
- Hard Surface Modeling
- Organic Modeling
- Blender
- Maya
- ZBrush
- Houdini
- 3ds Max
- Texturing
- UV Mapping
Skills & topics
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Artist
- Maya
- Blender
- ZBrush
- Houdini
- 3ds Max
- Organic Modeling
- Hard Surface Modeling
- Freelance
- Remote
- Contractor
- Game Development
- VFX
- AR/VR
- Texturing
- UV Mapping
- AI Training Data
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3D modeling skills, software proficiency (Maya, Blender, ZBrush), and relevant project experience, especially from your portfolio.
- Showcase your portfolio: Ensure your portfolio clearly demonstrates expertise in hard surface, organic, and environmental modeling, with direct links in your application.
- Address core requirements: Emphasize your degree or equivalent experience and your ability to communicate your process clearly.
- Highlight remote work readiness: Mention your capability to provide a secure computer and high-speed internet for remote freelance work.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your 3D modeling techniques, software workflows, and problem-solving approaches during the interview.
Technical preparation
Master Maya, Blender, ZBrush, or 3ds Max.,Practice creating diverse hard surface models.,Develop skills in organic sculpting techniques.,Build a strong portfolio of 3D assets.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle constructive criticism?,Describe your process for translating 2D to 3D.,How do you manage project feedback and iteration?,How do you ensure accuracy in your models?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main focus of the 3D Modeling Specialist role at Meridial Marketplace?
- The 3D Modeling Specialist role at Meridial Marketplace focuses on creating production-ready digital assets from 2D references, specializing in both hard surface and organic modeling for an AI trainer project.
- What are the required software skills for this freelance 3D modeling position?
- Proficiency in industry-standard modeling tools such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Houdini, or 3ds Max is required, along with familiarity in texturing/UV workflows like Substance Painter or Mari.
- Is this a remote or on-site position for the 3D Modeling Specialist?
- This is a fully remote freelance position, meaning you can work from anywhere as long as you have a secure computer and high-speed internet.
- What kind of portfolio should I prepare for the 3D Modeling Specialist application?
- Your portfolio should showcase a diverse range of hard surface, organic, and environmental 3D assets, ideally created for film, games, AR/VR, or other interactive media.
- What is the expected educational background or experience for this role?
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field like 3D Art or Computer Graphics is preferred, but equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- What is the pay rate for the freelance 3D Modeling Specialist?
- The pay rate for this freelance 3D Modeling Specialist role is $22 per hour.
- Does Meridial Marketplace offer benefits for this freelance contract position?
- As this is a contract role, company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and paid time off (PTO) do not apply.
- What are the key types of 3D assets this role will create?
- The role involves creating hard surface assets (vehicles, props), organic assets (humans, animals, plants), and environment/architecture assets (buildings, landscapes).
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