About EDGLRD

EDGLRD operates at the edge of culture, design, and emerging technology. We partner with brands that want to move fast, stand out, and experiment boldly. Our studio is hands-on, high-energy, and obsessed with what’s next.

This is not a role for someone waiting on direction. We’re looking for a Lead 3D Artist who lives online, tracks new tools before they’re mainstream, and turns cultural signals into scroll-stopping creative.

This Role

We’re looking for a Lead 3D Artist to lead the creation of high-quality 3D visuals across brand, motion, and digital experiences. This role is for someone with a strong artistic eye, deep technical skill, and the ability to take projects from concept through final execution while collaborating closely with creative, motion, and production teams.

You’ll be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning complex 3D work while helping elevate the overall quality of the team’s output.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models, materials, lighting, animation, and renders

• Translate creative direction and concepts into polished 3D executions

• Lead 3D production on projects, from early exploration to final delivery

• Collaborate with Creative Directors and Designers

• Contribute to concept development, look development, and visual storytelling

• Maintain consistency and quality across assets and deliverables

• Optimize assets for different outputs (motion, web, real-time, interactive, etc.)

• Troubleshoot technical challenges and propose smart solutions

• Direct contracted artists and production studios when necessary

• Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and 3D trends

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in 3D design or motion

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level 3D craft and taste

• Proficiency in tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Houdini (or similar)

• Solid understanding of lighting, materials, composition, and animation principles

• Experience with rendering engines (Redshift, Octane, Arnold, Cycles, etc.)

• Comfortable working across multiple styles and project types

• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Motion design experience

• Real-time workflows (Unreal Engine, Unity)

• Houdini or procedural workflows

• Experience with web, XR, or interactive projects

• Mentorship or informal leadership experience

• What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivering exceptional 3D work

• Taking ownership of projects and pushing creative quality

• Collaborating smoothly across disciplines

• Raising the bar for 3D execution within the team