About Numfum GmbH
Numfum GmbH is a Basel-based software developer specializing in bespoke 3D engines and tooling. Founded in 2011, our team consists of experienced professionals from the games and entertainment industry. Our primary focus is on expanding and maintaining Storm, our in-house cross-platform, lightweight, and compact 3D engine. Storm also includes a 2D UI and a comprehensive audio engine, enhancing a variety of educational products, including the award-winning K-12 Lexia® Core5® Reading program, utilized by millions of students and educators worldwide.
Job Opportunity: 3D Artist
We are searching for a passionate 3D Artist eager to create compelling artwork and develop their skills further. Our ideal candidate embodies a strong sense of team spirit and shares Numfum’s creative ambitions. We seek someone who can contribute unique design ideas and leverage our in-house technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating captivating 3D content for customer products
- Collaborating with the art team in our asset creation pipeline
- Communicating with our in-house teams to develop custom tools
Skills, Behaviours, and Attributes
- Creative with a keen eye for composition, lighting, and material setup
- Technical understanding and passion for bringing ideas to life
- Familiarity with 3D artwork production design and workflow
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in spoken English
- Proficiency in spoken French or German is a bonus
- Approachable, curious, and a team-oriented individual, motivated to maintain consistency in daily activities
- Proficient in any of the following software: 3ds Max, Maya, Blender (Zbrush expertise is a bonus)
- Good knowledge of Adobe products, particularly Photoshop
- Familiarity with low-res and hi-res workflows
- Experience with 3D painting software such as 3DCoat or Substance Painter
- Knowledge of real-time rendering software, such as Unreal or Unity
- Able to work effectively as part of a small team and share creative ideas
Your Benefits
- Unique international company culture
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge 3D tasks for educational products
- Competitive salary with excellent social benefits
- Family-friendly company culture with a focus on work-life balance
- Administrative relocation support for employees relocating from abroad
- Occasional out-of-hours events, such as movie evenings or barbecues
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
We welcome applications from candidates residing in EU/EFTA countries or those holding a valid work permit for Switzerland. Strictly no agencies.