3D Artist (12-month contract) - LEGO® DESiGN

Job DescriptionJoin our highly diverse team of technically skilled and passionate professionals to create 3D models, textures, and rigs!Core ResponsibilitiesAs a 3D Artist you will be responsible for 3D hard surface and organic modeling in Maya. You will re-topologize geometry based on CAD data and be the bridge between the creation of raw 3D assets and their integration into our digital workflows. In addition, you’ll be working with UV mapping and normal map baking.

Further to the roleClean up 3D models removing unnecessary geometry, fixing errors and ensuring proper topologyActively be involved in our customer’s projects to elicit and communicate needs and prioritizationActively promoting a continuous improvement culture in our team and ways of workingEngaging with vendor management/facilitationTaking an active and independent role with production ownership and cross-departmental communicationTogether with the task planner you will build and ensure an optimized and agile workflow across different processes and prioritiesPlay your part in our team succeedingIn our department, Virtual Assets & Building Instruction Experience, we deliver digital components and world class buildings experiences for both the physical and digital instructions for the LEGO® builders of tomorrow.

As a part of that Virtual Element Design is the basic creator of all foundation for 2D and 3D usage of digital elements. Our main tasks are modeling, simplification, texturing, and clarification of elements for building instructions, packaging and marketing in addition to various other digital media and pipelines, including both high fidelity rendering as well as games and other real-time experiences.

Do you have what it takes?A background in a 3D related education and some years of proven industry experienceExperience with modeling and UV mapping in Autodesk MayaExperience with Substance Painter, Adobe PhotoshopExperience with digital pipelines and ability to give feedback on solutions for system and processes for various digital demandsStrong collaboration skills and a positive personality; you are a true team player embracing different people and culturesA self-driven and result oriented approach and adaptability to changesBusiness and value chain understanding, plus a focus on updating and improving skills and workflowsAdvanced level in EnglishNice to haveProduction experience with game engines such as Unreal/UnityExperience in rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, etc.

Experience with Marvelous Designer or similarExperience with scriptingPlease share in English your CV, motivational letter, and portfolio. It is required to upload a portfolio (maximum upload size per file is 2 MB) or to share a link clearly highlighted in the CV. There is no relocation support offered for this role. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date.

So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What’s in it for you?Here is what you can expectFamily Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i. e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe.

Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today.