3D Artist

About Aircards

Aircards is a creative technology company specializing in immersive experiences across Mixed Reality (AR / VR / XR), gaming, CGI, 3D virtual environments, and end-to-end production. With dual bases in Newcastle and New York, our client roster includes global leaders such as Diageo, Unilever, and Reckitt.

Role Overview

As a 3D Artist, you will play an active role in the creation of immersive WebXR, CGI, and game engine-based experiences. You will design, model, animate, and optimize 3D assets for a wide range of applications including virtual worlds, product visualisations, branded games, and cinematic content.

This role offers the opportunity to develop skills across the production pipeline—from real-time engine workflows and headset builds to high-end CGI rendering and post-production VFX. You’ll work alongside a talented team of designers, developers, and technologists on exciting global campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D concept visuals and pre-visualisation artwork
• Model, rig, texture, and animate 3D characters and environments for use in WebXR and game engine pipelines
• Prepare and optimize assets for deployment in Unity and Unreal Engine, including VR headset compatibility (e.g., Oculus, Vive)
• Contribute to VR/AR development workflows including spatial design and real-time interactivity
• Support cinematic and promotional CGI video content creation using industry-standard VFX techniques
• Apply lighting, particle systems, shaders, and compositing in both real-time and offline-rendered scenarios
• Implement UV mapping, texturing, normal/AO/roughness maps for high-quality visuals
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and incorporate feedback to refine visual outcomes
• Follow technical requirements, naming conventions, and versioning systems
• Stay up to date on XR/CGI industry developments, tools, and trends

Required Skills & Attributes

• Excellent visual storytelling and artistic judgement
• Experience modelling and animating 3D characters and objects
• Familiarity with Unity and/or Unreal Engine workflows
• Understanding of CGI and VFX pipelines including lighting, rendering, and post
• Knowledge of asset optimization for real-time and mobile platforms
• Ability to absorb and act on creative and technical feedback
• Collaborative mindset with good communication skills

Software Proficiency

• Maya
• Unity and/or Unreal Engine (including VR headset builds)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• ZBrush or Mudbox
• Redshift, Arnold, or equivalent render engines
• Basic HTML/CSS and VSCode (advantageous)

Nice-to-Haves

• Understanding of Three.js, A-Frame, GLTF pipelines
• Familiarity with Blender, C4D, Houdini
• Familiarity with AI tools like MidJourney, DALL·E, Luma.ai
• Basic scripting skills (Python, CLI, Blueprint visual scripting in UE)

Experience & Education

• 2–4 years of experience in 3D modelling, animation, and production
• Proven delivery of projects using game engines and/or CGI workflows
• Degree in 3D Art, Game Design, Animation, VFX or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Salary & Benefits

• £27,716.00 per annum annual salary
• Employee pension scheme (NEST, 3% employer contribution)
• 28 days annual leave inc. public holidays
• Flexible working working opportunities
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

This would be a office based role at our newly refurbished location in central Newcastle Upon Tyne, close to Central Station.