3D Director

2 Months ago • All levels • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Limit Break is an international blockchain gaming company seeking a 3D Director in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves overseeing all aspects of 3D asset production, balancing visual quality with production efficiency, and working closely with the Art Director. The 3D Director will build and manage a scalable 3D production pipeline, supervise asset quality, and drive execution across the team. Responsibilities include managing technical aspects of 3D asset production, designing pipelines, supervising character modeling, rigging, skinning, visual effects, environment design, shader creation, and conducting R&D. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a 3D Director or Art Director, deep understanding of 3D production workflows, strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for high-quality work.
Must have:
  • Proven experience as 3D Director or Art Director
  • Deep understanding of 3D production workflows
  • Strong technical knowledge in 3D areas
  • Ability to balance artistic goals with technical constraints
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to schedules and deadlines
  • Mindset focused on automation and optimization
  • Passion for high-quality work
  • Native level of Japanese
  • Business level of English
Good to have:
  • Experience in mid-sized game teams preferred

Job Details

3D Director

Location: Tokyo, Japan


About us:

Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft. These are Limit Break’s founding principles.
Limit Break is founded by global industry leaders in mobile gaming. We are unlocking its potential beyond games to transform digital markets into real-world economies and digital worlds into vibrant communities who will take gaming economies for both players and traders to new limits. We combine the power of technology, crypto currency, and creative vision to create experiences that connect people from all corners of the globe.

Limit Break is backed by leading investors that include Buckley Ventures & Paradigm Ventures. The total crypto market capitalization increased by 25 times in a single year. The adoption rate and a number of public and private partnerships is proving it to be the next wave of technology of future and Gaming is leading the way.

About the Role:

The 3D Director plays a central technical role in overseeing all aspects of 3D asset production. This position is responsible for balancing visual quality and production efficiency, while working closely with the Art Director to ensure that the visual experience is realized effectively and consistently within the game.
As the technical lead, the 3D Director builds and manages a scalable 3D production pipeline, supervises asset quality, and drives execution across the team. In collaboration with the Project Manager (PM), the 3D Director prioritizes tasks based on asset delivery deadlines and exercises strong decision-making to maximize output within limited resources. A key responsibility is maintaining a high level of communication to keep the team aligned and moving toward completion.

Responsibilities: What you'll do

●  Oversee and manage the technical aspects of 3D asset production
●  Design and maintain an efficient, scalable, and reproducible 3D production pipeline
●  Supervise character modeling (structure and deformation)
●  Oversee rigging and skinning for natural character movement
●  Supervise visual effects with an emphasis on performance and motion consistency
●  Manage environment design, including spatial layout, scale, and flow
●  Guide shader and material creation to achieve both visual quality and runtime optimization
●  Conduct R&D and develop technical prototypes for implementing visual concepts
●  Serve as the technical partner to the Art Director, helping bring the visual vision into the actual game experience
●  Collaborate with the PM to prioritize tasks and ensure on-time asset delivery
●  Demonstrate strong leadership and communication to drive the team toward milestone completion

Qualifications: Who you are and what you’ve done

●   Proven experience as a 3D Director or Art Director on a game team of approximately 100 members (experience in
mid-sized teams preferred over large-scale productions)
●   Deep understanding of 3D production workflows and industry standards
●   Strong technical knowledge in 3D-specific areas such as rigging, shader development, and optimization
●   Ability to balance artistic goals with technical constraints and make informed decisions accordingly
●   Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with artists, engineers, and other departments
●   Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issues early
●   Strong commitment to schedules, with the ability to lead the team toward meeting asset completion deadlines
●   A mindset focused on automation and optimization to improve team-wide productivity
●   Passion for high-quality work and a strong personal drive to achieve excellence, not just to satisfy approvals but to take pride in the craft
●   Native level of Japanese and business level of English

Apply now:

If you are looking for an exciting role, this job could be a great opportunity for you. Apply to careers@limitbreak.com to explore this new opportunity.

This is an international blockchain gaming company that operates regionally, and is opening offices in multiple locations around the globe.

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. 

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