3D Director (Japan)

1 Month ago • All levels • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves technical supervision and management of the entire 3D asset production process. Responsibilities include designing, building, and operating practical and efficient 3D production pipelines. You will guide character modeling, rigging, and skinning for natural motion, and optimize VFX performance and consistency. The role also entails technical design for environment art, balancing shader and material quality with performance, and developing prototypes for technical R&D. Collaboration with Art Directors to realize visual visions and Project Managers to prioritize technical tasks for timely delivery is crucial. You will also manage and lead the team through communication to achieve deadlines.
Must have:
  • 10 years of experience as 3D Director or Art Director
  • Deep understanding of 3D production workflows
  • Technical knowledge in rigging and shaders
  • Clear communication skills
  • Strong sense of schedule responsibility
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Balance art ideals with technical constraints
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine
  • Proficiency in Python, MEL, or HLSL
  • Shader optimization knowledge
  • Experience designing asset pipelines
  • Collaboration with technical artists/engineers
Perks:
  • Opportunity to work in a growing international blockchain gaming company
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job Details

仕事内容
・3Dアセット制作全体の技術的監修・マネジメント
・実用的かつ効率的な3D制作パイプラインの設計・構築・運用
・キャラクターのモデリング(構造設計・変形処理)の指導
・リギング・スキニングの監修(自然な動作の実現)
・VFX(視覚効果)のパフォーマンス・動作整合性の最適化
・環境デザイン(レイアウト、スケール、動線など)の技術設計
・シェーダーやマテリアルの品質・軽量化バランスの設計・実装
・技術的R&Dやビジュアル実装に向けたプロトタイプの開発
・アートディレクターと連携し、ビジュアルビジョンの実現をサポート
・PM(プロジェクトマネージャー)と連携し、納期を最優先とした技術的優先度の調整
・納期達成に向けた現場の統制と、コミュニケーションによるチーム推進

応募条件
・約100名規模のゲーム開発チームにおける3Dディレクターまたはアートディレクターの実務経験
・3D制作ワークフローおよび業界標準に関する深い理解
・リギングやシェーダーなど、3D特有の技術的知識と実務経験
・チームや他部署との明確で円滑なコミュニケーションスキル
・スケジュールに対する責任感と、完了日に向けた現場リード能力
・技術的課題に対する早期の察知と、実行力ある問題解決力
・アート的な理想と、技術的制約のバランスを理解し判断できる力

歓迎スキル
・Unity、Unreal Engineなどのリアルタイムエンジンを用いた開発経験
・Python、MEL、HLSLなどのスクリプト・技術的ツールの使用経験
・シェーダー最適化やVFXパフォーマンス改善に関する知識
・複数プロジェクトにまたがるアセットパイプラインの設計・運用経験
・テクニカルアーティストやエンジニアとの実務的な連携経験

求める人物像
 ・クオリティに強いこだわりを持ち、自身の仕事に誇りを持てる方
 ・「素晴らしいものを作る」ことに情熱を持って取り組める方
 ・技術的観点から、チームの生産性や品質向上を牽引できる方
 ・スケジュール厳守を重視し、納期達成に向けてチームを導ける方
 ・制約下でも最良の選択肢を導き出せる柔軟な判断力を持つ方
 ・自動化や効率化に関心を持ち、継続的な改善を提案できる方
 ・部門を超えたコミュニケーションとリーダーシップを発揮できる方

Apply now:

If you are confident, driven, and 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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