Senior Technical 3d Modeler

Description:

Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Modélisateur 3D Technique Senior / Chef d’Équipe to join a dynamic creative and technical production team in Montreal, QC. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, improving, and supervising the production of high-precision 3D and technical models that meet the highest industry standards in both aesthetics and functionality.

As a team lead, you will guide and mentor junior modelers, ensuring all 3D assets are accurately designed, optimized for performance, and aligned with project specifications. This role requires a combination of artistic sensibility, technical expertise, and leadership ability to manage complex modeling workflows and ensure seamless integration into production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Production Oversight

• Lead and supervise a team of 3D modelers to produce high-quality, full-scale 3D models such as vehicles, environments, props, and textures.

• Ensure that all models adhere to technical, aesthetic, and manufacturing standards.

• Conduct regular model reviews, provide feedback, and ensure revisions meet stakeholder expectations (internal teams, subcontractors, or clients).

• Manage modeling documentation, version control protocols, and naming conventions to ensure consistency across all deliverables.

• Mentor and support junior modelers, providing ongoing technical guidance and sharing best practices.

Modeling and Technical Execution

• Develop and refine detailed 3D/technical models based on engineering specifications, design concepts, or industry standards.

• Ensure model performance optimization while maintaining geometric precision and visual fidelity.

• Integrate assets into game engines such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or equivalent.

• Utilize rendering, simulation, and visualization tools to achieve desired visual and functional quality.

• Stay updated on emerging modeling tools, workflows, and industry technologies to continuously enhance team performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Digital Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in technical 3D modeling and texturing (automotive, military, architecture, gaming, or animation industries), with at least 3 years in a team leadership or supervisory role.

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in 3DSMax and/or Maya and/or Blender, Photoshop and/or Mari, and Substance.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of geometry, topology, and surface modeling principles.

• Integration Experience: Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine or Unity for asset integration.

• Attention to Detail: High precision and commitment to quality through structured QA processes (checkpoints, validation, and formal client acceptance testing).

• Communication Skills: Excellent bilingual communication (French and English), both written and verbal.

Preferred Assets

• Experience in level design or game environment creation.

• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints scripting.

• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages used in modeling and game development environments.