3D Modeler – Apparel & Lifestyle Products

Job Title: 3D Modeler Apparel & Lifestyle Products

Experience: 35 Years

Location: Onsite - Tvm/Kochi

Notice Period: Immediate joiner

Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced 3D Modeler (35 years) with strong expertise in creating high-quality 3D assets for apparel and lifestyle products. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with designers, developers, and product teams to deliver realistic, optimized, and customizable 3D models for a web-based application.

This role requires deep knowledge of cloth simulation, apparel construction, and real-time asset optimization, along with a strong eye for detail and performance-driven workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Create detailed, accurate, and realistic 3D models for apparel and lifestyle products

Model, sculpt, texture, and optimize assets for real-time web rendering

Implement cloth modeling, draping, and fabric simulation for realistic behavior

Develop assets that support customization (colors, materials, patterns, add-ons, etc.)

Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure visual consistency and technical feasibility

Optimize assets using low-poly workflows, LODs, and efficient UV layouts

Maintain asset pipeline standards, naming conventions, and version control

Ensure models meet performance benchmarks without sacrificing visual quality

Work closely with UI/UX teams to enhance the end-user visualization experience

Iterate quickly based on feedback and design changes

Document workflows and contribute to improving the 3D production pipeline

Primary Skills & Requirements

35 years of hands-on experience in 3D modeling for products or apparel

Strong proficiency in tools such as:

Blender, Maya, 3ds Max

Marvelous Designer

ZBrush

Expert-level knowledge of apparel modeling, cloth simulation, and fabric behavior

Strong texturing skills using Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop

Solid understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows

Experience with:

Clean topology and high-quality UV mapping

Baking maps (Normal, AO, Curvature, Roughness, etc.)

Asset optimization for real-time rendering

Good communication skills for client calls, requirement discussions, and demos

Secondary Skills (Good to Have)

Familiarity with 3D engines or frameworks (Unity, Unreal, Three.js, Babylon.js)

Experience with product configurators or e-commerce visualization

Knowledge of material creation, shading, and lighting for web or mobile platforms

Experience with rigging, especially for cloth assets

Certifications (Optional)

Blender Certified Trainer (BCT) / Blender Certification

Autodesk Certified Professional 3ds Max

Autodesk Certified Professional Maya

Skills Keywords

3D Modeling, Apparel Modeling, Cloth Simulation, Fabric Draping, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Sculpting, Texturing, Substance Painter, PBR Workflow, UV Mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Asset Optimization, LODs, Real-Time Rendering, Web-Based 3D Assets, Product Visualization, Material Creation, Shading, Lighting, UI/UX Collaboration, Version Control, Asset Pipeline Management