AI SCORE 8.5

3D Generalist for Visual Storytelling - Remote

$60K–$80K/year

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile and creative 3D Generalist for Visual Storytelling - Remote to join our visual storytelling team at Electrify Video Partners. In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating high-quality 3D visuals that enhance our explainers, essays, and documentary-style videos with depth, style, and narrative clarity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism, documentaries, and digital content to contribute to a dynamic, creative environment.

What You'll Do

  • Create cinematic 3D animations to support and enhance editorial storytelling.
  • Model, texture, and light 3D environments, props, and characters.
  • Animate characters, camera movements, and dynamic sequences.
  • Design and implement lighting setups for both stylized and realistic scenes.
  • Composite 3D elements into final video edits, ensuring visual cohesion and quality.
  • Work with the team to maintain visual consistency and meet production timelines.
  • Translate scripts and creative briefs into visual scenes and sequences.
  • Collaborate with motion designers, editors, and creative leads to integrate 3D assets into mixed-asset projects.
  • Contribute to the development of a unified visual language across projects.
  • Bring ideas and energy to brainstorming and concept development sessions.

Requirements

  • Professional proficiency in Blender (optional but valued: Unreal Engine 5).
  • Strong eye for design, lighting, and visual storytelling.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in 3D production (ideally in explainers, essays, or documentaries).
  • Solid understanding of modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, animation, and compositing workflows.
  • Independent, reliable, and collaborative working style.
  • Passionate about visual content and editorial storytelling.
  • Intermediate German language skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with virtual reality or augmented reality projects.
  • Familiarity with project management tools.
  • Interest in current trends in visual storytelling.

What We Offer

  • Flexible workplace and working hours.
  • Competitive compensation (depending on skills and work experience).
  • Variety of projects and creative work in a young, growing team.
  • Regular team events in Amsterdam.
  • Opportunity to work on important journalistic content.

If you’re ready to make an impact and bring compelling stories to life, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application in English.

Language Requirements
EnglishC1
German(optional)B1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity for a 3D Generalist to work remotely with a dynamic team, creating impactful visual content for journalism and documentaries.

Salary Range
Required
0/1
Optional
0/1
Bonus
0/1

Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in Blender and Unreal Engine 5, with a strong portfolio showcasing 3D modeling, animation, and compositing projects that demonstrate storytelling through visuals.

Self-motivated and disciplined to work effectively in a remote setting, capable of managing time efficiently to meet project deadlines while collaborating with a distributed team.

Creative thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail in lighting and texturing, able to adapt styles to fit various narratives and enhance viewer engagement.

Learning Resources

Blender 3D Modeling for Beginnerscourse

Career Path

3D Generalist for Visual Storytelling(Now)3D Visual Effects Artist(1-2 years)Lead 3D Artist or Art Director(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$3.5B
Annual Growth
12.5%
AI Adoption in 3D Design
27%
Investment in AR/VR Technologies
+45%
Labour Demand for 3D Generalists
+30%
Avg Salary for 3D Generalist
$75K

Skills & Requirements

Required
BlenderUnreal Engine 53D Modeling
Growing in Demand
Substance PainterUnity 3DVirtual Reality Development
Declining
Maya (older versions)3ds Max

Domain Trends

Rise of Real-Time Rendering
With the adoption of Unreal Engine 5, real-time rendering is becoming a standard in visual storytelling, with 60% of studios shifting to this technology.
Increased Use of AI in Animation
AI-driven tools are being integrated into animation workflows, with 40% of animators reporting improved efficiency and creativity.
Growth of Remote Collaboration Tools
The demand for remote collaboration tools has surged, with 70% of studios adopting platforms that support virtual production and remote workflows.

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