Senior 3D Artist

Company Description:
**We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.**

As a **full-service, data-driven customer experience transformation, **we partner with Top 500 companies in the DACH region and in Eastern Europe. Originally from Switzerland, Merkle DACH was created out of a merger Namics and Isobar - two leading full-service digital agencies.
**Our 1200+ digital enthusiasts **are innovating the way brands are built, through providing expertise in Digital Transformation strategy, MarTech platforms, Creativity, UX, CRM, Data, Commerce, Mobile, Social Media, Intranet and CMS. We are part of the global **Merkle** brand, the largest brand within the dentsu group, who shares with us a network of over 66,000 passionate individuals in 146 countries.

**Job Description**:
Do you have a thirst for knowledge and are fascinated by digital possibilities? We are currently looking for an ambitious 3D Artist who will bring new impulses and help build our growing 3D team to enthrall our clients such as BioNTech, Hansgrohe, Siemens, Bosch, Mercedes, Breitling with unique digital experiences.
**Your tasks**
- Create realistic 3D models and textures including architecture, organic objects, and props in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines, and technical specifications.
- Sculpt/model UV & texture and integrate both high & low polygon meshes in a PBR pipeline.
- Verify the quality of objects in the game, and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction.
- Mentor and train other 3D artists.

Qualifications:
**Your profile**
- Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity.
- More than 3 years of industry experience.
- Expert knowledge of 3D modeling and animation software like Cinema 4D / Blender / 3DS Max / Maya.
- Excellent knowledge of texturing (UVW mapping, shaders, PBR, normal, displacement, etc.).
- Knowledge of Substance Painter techniques.
- Strong high & low resolution modeling and texturing skills and retopology.
**IT'S A PLUS**
- Expert knowledge of Unity & Unreal - or the will to learn (training will be supported by us).
- Videos editing and composition knowledge (After effects and Premiere).
- Rigging and animation skills.
- Basic programming skills (Coding / Blueprints).
- Familiarity with game development cycle.

Additional Information:
**What we have to offer**

Working at Merkle means: developing smart creative solutions with talented colleagues.

Your professional development lies in our focus. For this, we offer internal and external training and exchange formats, as well as various development paths and career models. Through the exchange with over 1500 colleagues at 8 locations, you will be able to expand your network and knowledge continuously.

We will actively promote your work-life balance: home office, flexible working hours, sabbaticalsyou name it. It’s not just work for us - regular agency events, table football, lab days, and much more offer plenty of fun (of course only if the Corona-Situation allows it)

The prime locations of our offices offer further opportunities for recreation and excellent transport connections.
- Let’s go_

More Information:
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