3D Modeler Lead

Are you an exceptional 3D modeler with a natural talent for leadership and a passion for bringing characters and worlds to life At 3 Doubles we are looking for a creative methodical and inspiring Lead Modeler. You will be the technical and artistic heartbeat of our modeling team guiding artists to ensure our characters environments and props achieve the highest level of quality and pipeline efficiency. If you are an expert in form and topology a natural mentor and thrive in a collaborative high-energy environment we want to meet you!

Job Details

Work Mode: On-site

Location: Tenerife Spain

Contract Type: Full-time

Start Date: To be agreed upon

Why 3Doubles

• Work-Life Balance: Intensive morning shift (07:30 AM 3:00 PM). Youll have your afternoons free to enjoy the island sun
• Team Culture: Here you arent just a number; your voice is heard and your ideas truly matter.
• Creative Environment: A creative innovative and collaborative studio culture
• Growth: A leadership role in high-level professional animation productions.

What you will do

• Provide artistic and technical feedback to the modeling team ensuring all characters environments and props meet the highest quality standards and studio guidelines under the guidance of the Modeling Supervisor.
• Act as a key support to the Modeling Supervisor maintaining artistic direction taking decisive action and stepping in to lead the department in their absence.
• Track team progress review deliverables and resolve complex design or technical issues to ensure alignment with the projects vision.
• Contribute to establishing style guides naming conventions and modeling protocols to optimize the production pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with downstream departments to ensure all models are cleanly optimized for rigging and subsequent animation stages.
• Mentor artists with empathy and strong communication fostering a proactive dynamic and highly organized team environment.

What we are looking for

• Solid experience as a Senior 3D Modeler and/or in a leadership role within the 3D animation industry.
• Advanced mastery of 3D modeling software (Maya ZBrush Blender) as well as texturing and retopology tools.
• Deep understanding of anatomy form volume clean topology and mesh optimization for animation pipelines.
• Proven ability to translate 2D artistic vision into functional visually striking 3D models while solving complex creative and technical challenges.
• Strong leadership profile: highly organized decisive proactive versatile and confident under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills teamwork mindset and a empathetic motivating approach to guiding artists.
• Advanced English is required for this leadership role