3D Character Modeller (Blender)

Job Title: 3D Character Modeller (Blender Specialist)

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh (In-person, Full-time)

Experience Level: 1-3 Years Industry Experience

Hiring Timeline: Immediate (Looking to fill within 2 weeks)

Monthly In-Hand Salary Range: ₹20,000 - ₹31,000

About MAP MUSIC: MAP MUSIC is a dynamic and creative content creation company based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, specialising in engaging and visually appealing content for children. We produce our own original nursery rhymes and bring them to life through high-quality 3D animated videos. Our team is passionate about delivering delightful characters and stories that resonate with young audiences, and we are looking for a talented and proactive 3D Character Modeler to join our growing family. We primarily use Blender for our entire 3D production pipeline.

Job Summary:

We're looking for a highly skilled and creatively driven 3D Character Modeller with 1-3 years of industry experience to join our content creation team. As a Blender expert, you'll be responsible for creating a diverse range of characters for our kids' content, from humans and animals to insects and birds. This role demands strong technical modelling and texturing abilities, a keen eye for design, proactive communication, and the ability to contribute innovative ideas. You'll be a key player in our creative process, helping to define the visual style of our animated nursery rhymes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Character Creation: Model a wide variety of engaging characters (humans, animals, insects, birds, etc.) specifically tailored for children's animated content, ensuring they align with the project's artistic vision and theme.
• Creative Input: Actively participate in character design discussions, contributing creative vision and out-of-the-box ideas from concept to final model.
• High-Quality Texturing & UV: Create high-quality, detailed textures for all characters, including precise UV unwrapping.
• Animation-Ready Models: Ensure all character models are optimised and ready for rigging and animation, adhering to best practices for clean quad topology, efficient edge flow for smooth deformation, and poly-optimisation for robust animation performance.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with animators, riggers, and other team members, providing constructive feedback, identifying potential issues, and proposing solutions.
• Deadline Management: Effectively manage time and priorities to meet project deadlines while working on multiple characters concurrently.
• Pipeline Adherence: Follow established project guidelines and naming conventions to maintain an organized and efficient workflow within the Blender pipeline.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of proven industry experience as a 3D Character Modeller, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work, ideally in animation for kids' content, nursery rhymes, or similar stylised projects.
• Expert proficiency in Blender for all aspects of 3D character modelling.
• Demonstrable expertise in creating clean, animation-ready 3D character models with optimal quad topology, proper edge flow for deformation, and poly-optimisation.
• Strong proficiency in Substance Painter for high-quality texturing, including the ability to generate detailed maps and apply Physically Based Rendering (PBR) workflows.
• Proficiency in ZBrush (or equivalent sculpting software like Mudbox) for high-detail sculpting and conceptualising.
• Excellent UV unwrapping skills to maximise texture quality and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows for consistent and high-quality visual output, even in stylised aesthetics.
• Proactive and outspoken communication skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas, provide constructive criticism, and not hesitate to point out issues or suggest improvements.
• Creative vision: Ability to translate concepts into compelling 3D characters and contribute original ideas that enhance the project's theme.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work effectively under deadlines.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with character concept art or sketching.
• Basic understanding of character rigging principles.
• Familiarity with other 3D software packages (e.g., Marvelous Designer for clothing).
• Ability to create environmental models, assets, and props for scene development when required.

Why Join MAP MUSIC?

• Be a part of a passionate and growing team dedicated to creating fun and educational content for children.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your creative input is valued.
• Opportunity to see your characters come to life in animated productions enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
• Work exclusively in Blender, honing your skills in an industry-leading open-source software.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• 3D Modelling: 1 year (Required)
• Blender: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 21/07/2025