40474673950 - 3D Pipeline Developer
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p><strong>Location: </strong>100% remote</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | PST</p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Independent Contractor Agreement</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>Long Term</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>USD/Month<strong> | </strong>Open to be negotiated depending on the experience</p><p></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled 3D Pipeline Developer to optimize our jewelry design and e-commerce production workflows. The ideal candidate will be a bridge between artistic vision and technical execution, leveraging their Blender expertise to create efficient, seamless asset pipelines from initial CAD modeling to photorealistic rendering. A key focus will be on automating repetitive tasks to significantly accelerate our production cycle.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Pipeline Optimization & Development:</p><ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain robust Blender-based workflows for jewelry modeling, rendering, and asset management.</li> <li>Develop and implement Python scripts and add-ons for automation (e.g., batch rendering, material assignments, file conversions).</li> <li>Integrate Blender with essential tools such as RhinoGold, KeyShot, Adobe Suite, and e-commerce platforms.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Technical Artistry & Quality Assurance:</p><ul> <li>Establish and maintain standardized material libraries (metals, gemstones) and lighting setups to ensure consistent photorealistic outputs.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and optimize 3D asset performance (polycount, texture resolution) for web and Augmented Reality (AR) applications.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Collaboration & Training:</p><ul> <li>Provide training and support to artists and designers on pipeline tools and best practices.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with CAD teams to ensure outputs are manufacturing-ready, adhering to correct file formats and scale accuracy.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Skills & Qualifications:</strong></p><ul> <li>Minimum 3 years of experience in 3D pipeline development, with Blender as a core tool.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with the Blender API and scripting for automation.</li> <li>In-depth understanding of jewelry-specific workflows, from CAD to rendering, including gemstone settings and metal finishes.</li> <li>Experience with render farms and cloud rendering solutions for scalable e-commerce asset production.</li> <li>Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and asset management principles.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Bonus Skills:</strong></p><ul> <li>Experience with AI tools for texture generation or rapid prototyping.</li> <li>Knowledge of USDZ/glTF pipelines for AR and 3D e-commerce applications.</li> <li>Background in jewelry manufacturing, including an understanding of casting and 3D printing constraints.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Portfolio/Evidence:</strong></p><p>Candidates are encouraged to provide:</p><ul> <li>Examples of Blender pipelines or tools developed (e.g., Git repositories, screenshots, demo videos).</li> <li>Documentation showcasing workflow optimizations (e.g., quantifiable reductions in render times).</li> </ul>