Location: 100% remote Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | PST Contract: Independent Contractor Agreement Duration: Long Term Salary: USD/Month | Open to be negotiated depending on the experience About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled 3D Pipeline Developer to optimize our jewelry design and e-commerce production workflows. The ideal candidate will be a bridge between artistic vision and technical execution, leveraging their Blender expertise to create efficient, seamless asset pipelines from initial CAD modeling to photorealistic rendering. A key focus will be on automating repetitive tasks to significantly accelerate our production cycle. Key Responsibilities: Pipeline Optimization & Development: - Design, build, and maintain robust Blender-based workflows for jewelry modeling, rendering, and asset management. - Develop and implement Python scripts and add-ons for automation (e.g., batch rendering, material assignments, file conversions). - Integrate Blender with essential tools such as Rhino Gold, Key Shot, Adobe Suite, and e-commerce platforms. Technical Artistry & Quality Assurance: - Establish and maintain standardized material libraries (metals, gemstones) and lighting setups to ensure consistent photorealistic outputs. - Troubleshoot and optimize 3D asset performance (polycount, texture resolution) for web and Augmented Reality (AR) applications. Collaboration & Training: - Provide training and support to artists and designers on pipeline tools and best practices. - Collaborate closely with CAD teams to ensure outputs are manufacturing-ready, adhering to correct file formats and scale accuracy. Requirements Skills & Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of experience in 3D pipeline development, with Blender as a core tool. - Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with the Blender API and scripting for automation. - In-depth understanding of jewelry-specific workflows, from CAD to rendering, including gemstone settings and metal finishes. - Experience with render farms and cloud rendering solutions for scalable e-commerce asset production. - Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and asset management principles. Bonus Skills: - Experience with AI tools for texture generation or rapid prototyping. - Knowledge of USDZ/glTF pipelines for AR and 3D e-commerce applications. - Background in jewelry manufacturing, including an understanding of casting and 3D printing constraints. Portfolio/Evidence: Candidates are encouraged to provide: - Examples of Blender pipelines or tools developed (e.g., Git repositories, screenshots, demo videos). - Documentation showcasing workflow optimizations (e.g., quantifiable reductions in render times).