Location: 100% remoteSchedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | PSTContract: Independent Contractor AgreementDuration: Long TermSalary: USD/Month | Open to be negotiated depending on the experienceAbout 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. RequirementsSkills & 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).
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).
