Total 97 Others/Any 3d artist job vacancies in Australia

As a Technical Artist with Tantalus, your role is to help build and deliver key tools, pipelines and workflows to support art creation, while also contributing to the art on projects in your domain of expertise.

• Create or re-invent art assets in your area of expertise (eg: shaders, lighting, VFX, rigging).
• Confidently communicate with other disciplines, in particular engineering, to facilitate solutions that push the project forward.
• Support art content production by advancing art pipelines, workflows and methodologies.
• Develop tools and processes that facilitate content authoring with an emphasis on user experience, quality and productivity.
• Asset optimisation, integration, performance profiling and validation.
• Collaborate with other Technical Artists to maintain and further improve on project / studio tools and workflows.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Assist with asset creation or re-invention in domains outside your area of expertise if needed.

Expectations

• Proactively identify problems and propose, test and document solutions.
• Research and explore new technologies and techniques and keep up-to-date with the latest trends in game development.
• Share learnings and best practices, workflows and new tools with the wider team.
• Be available for technical support for the art team.
• Actively demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Contribute towards a positive and supportive company culture.
• Experience in art content creation.
• Strong attention to detail, able to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Artistic eye and solid understanding of art or animation pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting and coding in one or more of the following - Python, C#, C++, HLSL, MEL, MaxScript.
• Knowledge of industry DCC packages – Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Adobe Suite – with strong foundational knowledge in at least one.
• Current development experience with Unity, UE4 or UE5.
• Skills and interest in one or more areas - Shader development, Character rigging, Pipeline and tool development, Procedural asset generation, VFX / Particles, Lighting, Real-time physics simulations, Real-time rendering and post-effects, Asset optimisation and performance profiling.
• A passion for games, an interest and awareness in the latest trends, tools, technology and approaches in creating content.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Day to day includes but won’t be limited to: 

• Maintain stock levels in the department
• Cleaning & maintaining a high level of hygiene in the department at all times
• Understand requirements from a visual and technical standpoint.
• Determine the correct material and application according to lighting, setting etc.
• Follow simple to complex makeup briefs as required.
• Style, cut and colour hair for on air talent, reporters, guests and executives
• Hair consultations with talent
• Prep wardrobe for Talent
• Use wardrobe data system and machine to track stock and talent wardrobe
• Keep on top of current trends
• Autocue

Are you interested in being part of a Computer Vision team; the nexus of technology, creativity, and real-world application?

Are you a 3D Mesh / OpenGL / Cesium specialist, or a game engine developer looking to apply your skills to help shape our livable world?

We are looking for a 3D Tools Software Engineer to develop, maintain and extend our cutting-edge Computer Vision 3D tools. We are open to mid/senior level engineers who have the relevant skillset and growth mindset.

What you'll be responsible for:

• High level feature design.
• Develop and maintain Computer Vision code base.
• Develop and maintain code tests.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Task estimation.
• Input into roadmap content and task prioritisation.
• Mentor other software engineers.
• Liaise with the Capture Systems and AICV groups.

Skills/experience we are looking for:

• Experience with 3D visualisation.
• Experience developing products using multiple imagery derived products such as textured mesh, point cloud and imagery.
• Experience with image processing.
• Proficiency in modern C++.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Positive self-starter.
• Strong emotional intelligence.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with 3D reconstruction and 3D ML techniques desirable.

Whether you're a seasoned developer of 3D Tools, a Geospatial Visualisation expert, or a game engine developer interested in extending your textured 3D Mesh skills with 3D ML techniques, we'd love to hear from you!

Keywords Studios Australia, consists of Wicked Workshop (Vic), Tantalus Media (SA, Qld, Vic), and Mighty Games. In 2023 we added over 70 new, talented individuals surpassing 250 employees in Australia. We're anticipating similar growth for 2024. Whilst we're backed by a highly successful parent company, we still enjoy the intimacy and independent studio feels. If you're a passionate, collaborative, can-do, delivery focused individual, we'd love to hear from you. 

Tantalus South is located in Adelaide and employs some of the best talent in video games South Australia has to offer. Some would even say in Australia. With over twenty staff members, 2024 will see us continue to add to this high achieving, quality driven, fun loving team. Experienced professionals with prior experience in shipping AAA games across Console, PC, or Nintendo, we're keen to speak with you. 

Tantalus South are looking for a Technical Artist specializing in VFX and shaders, to join our team in our Adelaide CBD Studio. 

As a Technical Artist (VFX), your role is to craft and integrate dynamic real-time visual effects, help improve technical pipelines, workflows and VFX creation techniques / tools, and support overall art creation and optimization.

Responsibilities 

• Create or re-invent VFX and shaders. 
• Confidently communicate with other disciplines, including 3D art and engineering, to facilitate solutions that push the project forward. 
• Support art content production by advancing art pipelines, workflows and methodologies. 
• Develop tools and processes that facilitate content authoring with an emphasis on user experience, quality and productivity. 
• Asset optimisation, integration, performance profiling and validation. 
• Collaborate with other Technical Artists to maintain and further improve on project / studio tools and workflows. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation. 
• Assist with asset creation or re-invention in domains outside your area of expertise if needed. 
• Expectations 
• Proactively identify problems and propose, test and document solutions. 
• Research and explore new technologies and techniques and keep up-to-date with the latest trends in game development. 
• Share learnings and best practices, workflows and new tools with the wider team. 
• Be available for technical support for the art and animation team. 
• Actively demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally. 
• Contribute towards a positive and supportive company culture. 
• Requirements 
• Approx. 10+ years of Games Industry experience (Senior). 
• Experience in art and animation content creation. 
• Strong attention to detail, able to multi-task and adapt to change. 
• Artistic eye and solid understanding of art pipeline. 
• Proficiency in scripting and coding in one or more of the following - Python, C#, C++, HLSL, MEL, MaxScript. 
• Knowledge of industry DCC packages – Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Adobe Suite – with strong foundational knowledge in at least one. 
• Current development experience with Unity, UE4 or UE5. 
• Skills and interest in - Shader development, Pipeline and tool development, VFX / Particles, Real-time physics simulations. 
• A passion for games, an interest and awareness in the latest trends, tools, technology and approaches in creating content. 
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication skills. 
• Bonus Skills 
• Skills and interest in one or more areas - Character rigging, Procedural asset generation, Lighting, Real-time rendering and post-effects, Asset optimisation and performance profiling. 
• Experience in AAA game development. 
• Familiarity with Maya API. 
• Experience with Houdini and Substance Designer. 
• Experience with console development – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. 
• Traditional art / drawing / painting / photography skills. 

• Benefits 
• Competitive Market Rate Remuneration. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• We offer a range of flexible working arrangements including - full-time, compressed week, and hybrid work. 
• Benefits and discounts through our employee portal, Employment Hero. 
• Best of both worlds - perks of a global business with the intimacy of a small business. 
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of next generation games and collaborate with some of the best in the industry. 
• Wellbeing reimbursement for purchases relating to your health. 

Role Information: EN

Studio: Tantalus

Location: APAC, Australia, Adelaide

Area of Work: Art services

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid

The Tech Anim Artist is responsible for setting up skin, muscle, cloth, hair and fur on our hero-creatures, as well as giving life and dynamics to huge environment sets. They are tasked primarily to develop and design the tools and setups associated with a variety of complex creature deformations. They are problem solvers with a balance of technical and creative skills to define the workflows to streamline our shot-making processes.

A techanim Lead artist is responsible for advanced creature effects shot work and developing simulation setups for visual effects projects. They are tasked with overseeing and managing all department work on show and developing tools and workflows within the department to support these tasks and in the training of colleagues of said new tools and workflows. 

They work closely with Supervisors, Production and the HoD to ensure their show has the right team and tools necessary for delivery, and is delivered on time based on the production schedule. 

A Mid Lighting Artist is responsible for creating efficient and high-quality lighting on a range of visual effects projects. Working with other Lighting Artists, show production and creative supervision; they creatively light, manage, optimize and troubleshoot 3D scenes to provide render elements for compositing. Mid Lighting Artists help to define the lighting design within scenes. 

A Mid Compositor is responsible for the cohesive finaling of shot work for visual effects projects. Working with Supervision and upstream departments, they integrate and manage render elements, live-action footage, and other assets to create creative and technically excellent final images. 

Mid Compositors help with additional tasks related to compositing, such as color correction, keying, prep and roto work, ensuring the final shot meets the project's visual standards. 

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About the Role

Our client, a global supplier for food processing and packaging solutions is seeking a skilled 3D animator for a 6-month contract to create high-quality animations for food processing and packaging machines. This part-time role offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work options. The successful candidate will work on 10-15 machine animations using provided step-files and follow detailed briefing documents and storyboards.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 3D animations of food processing and packaging machines
• Interpret and adhere to briefing documents and storyboards
• Work with provided step-files to ensure technical accuracy
• Deliver high-quality animations that meet company style guidelines

• Proven experience in 3D animation, particularly in technical or industrial contexts
• Proficiency in relevant 3D animation software
• Ability to understand and work with step-files
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

As a Texture Artist with us, you will work closely with Art and Design teams to ensure the highest quality textures that define the visual look and feel of our games while paying special attention to the quality of the final in-game assets.

Responsibilities

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative adaptability across diverse game styles and aesthetics.
• Design visually stunning, technically efficient textures that align with the game vision.
• Create high-quality game textures, balancing creativity with technical specifications.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, solving artistic and technical challenges.
• Provide clear documentation for all texture assets for seamless integration into the development pipeline.
• Maintain a customer-oriented mindset, enhancing player satisfaction with tailored texture designs.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, meeting project deadlines efficiently.
• Participate in regular team meetings, offering transparent progress reports and contributing to discussions.