3D Production Artist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hilly skilled Production Artist with experience in 3D asset post-processing to join our team in the digital preservation and production of high-fidelity 3D assets.
In this role, you will take raw 3D scan data-captured from high-resolution scanning devices- and transform it into clean, production-ready 3D assets.
This includes geometry cleanup, optimization, and texture retouching using Adobe Substance tools within a PBR (physically-Based rendering) workflow.

Key responsibilities:
Import and process raw 3d data to prepare it for use in real-time or highfidelity rendering environments.
Clean and optimize geometry.
Re fine textures using Adobe Substance 3d tools following a physically based rendering (PBR) Work flow.
Ensure materials and assets are visually consistent, photorealistic and performant for target platforms (Highfidelity Archival and Optimized for real-time Web, AR,VR)
Work closely with 3d Scanning operator and Archivists.
Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions for efficient asset management.

Required skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience working with 3d Scanned data and post-processing for production.
Proficient in Adobe Substance 3d Painter and other Substance tools.
Strong understanding of PBR material workflows and real-time rendering pipelines.
Proficient with 3d modeling tools such as Blender.
Experience with retopology, UV mapping, and normal baking.
Familiarity with real-time rendering engines is a plus.
Strong artistic eye and attention to detail, especially for material surface qualities and realism.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred qualifications:
Background in digital art, VFX, 3d production.
Experience with photogrammetry pipelines and automated scan processing tools.
Knowledge of color calibration and photographic reference processing is a plus.
Passionate about preserving historical records and materials.