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Principal 3D Generalist

Jam City· Art
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San Francisco, CA$75k - $120kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

We are seeking a Principal 3D Generalist to work on a brand new game in Jam City’s Narrative Game division. The role combines artistic and technical leadership to solve problems across the 3D art pipeline, collaborate with the 3D Art Director, Tech Art, and Engineering, and help establish pipelines and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Create beautiful and efficient 3D characters, props and environments.
  • Light environment scenes, both real time and pre-baked.
  • Create shaders in Unity and Maya.
  • Occasionally rig and skin props and characters.
  • Foresee technical issues with concept designs.
  • Establish art pipelines for new features and types of assets.
  • Write comprehensive documentation on best practises.
  • Work closely with the 3D Art Director on a daily basis.
  • Collaborate with the Tech Art and Engineering on art implementation ideas and issues.
  • Troubleshoot visual issues in Maya and Unity.
  • While this is a remote position, it’s desired to attend occasional in person critical meetings.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of 3D game experience.
  • Modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning and shader development experience.
  • Must have worked on at least two 3D games from conception to completion, one of them on mobile.
  • Complete mastery of Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Excellent knowledge of Unity.
  • Experience with ZBrush.
  • Familiar with Substance painter and designer.
  • Excellent at lighting, with real time lighting experience and mastery in light baking processes.
  • Ability to work in a broad range of subjects and styles.
  • Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process.
  • Good understanding of human and animal anatomy.
  • Perfect understanding of composition, color, value, and form as it relates to both classic art and gameplay visuals.
  • Must understand 3D pipeline and process as it relates to game development and have experience partnering with other game team disciplines such as engineering and design.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Art Degree or similar working experience.
  • Be comfortable working on-site 5x week.

Skills

Required:3D modelingMayaUnityZBrushSubstance Painter/DesignerShadersArt pipelineDocumentation

Benefits

  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Kin Care & Holidays*
  • 100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (*Plans Vary*)
  • Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More
  • Wellness Activities & Programs
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
  • Happy Hours
  • Company Events
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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