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