3D Environment Modeling Artist (Blender → Three.js) for Chillhop Music

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We're looking for a skilled Blender artist with a strong creative eye to transform 2D illustrated cityscapes into optimized 3D environments for our interactive web experiences. You'll be the technical bridge between our hand-drawn illustrations and real-time Three.js implementation. 

What You'll Do

• Create 3D blockouts and layouts in Blender based on 2D concept sketches
• Interpret and preserve the artistic intent of hand-drawn illustrations - understanding which details matter and why
• Model environments that serve as a foundation for 2D paintover work by our illustrator
• Make creative judgment calls about composition, staging, and visual emphasis
• Refine those 3D models into final assets after illustrator feedback
• Export optimized Blender scenes for Three.js (working closely with our web developer)
• Balance artistic style with web performance constraints

Important: This isn't just technical translation work. It’s important that details, artistic intent and the overall handdrawn 2d feel are preserved when translating to 3D. We need someone who has a feel and understanding of the aesthetic in the 2D art and can carry that creative thinking and feel into the 3D space.

Requirements

• Strong Blender modeling skills - environment/prop modeling experience required
• Understanding of real-time 3D optimization (poly counts, texture management, LODs)
• Experience exporting to game engines or web (Unity/Unreal/Three.js or similar)
• Can work from rough sketches to create a rough model, then finetune based on more detailed illustrations and iterate based on artistic feedback
• Work-for-hire contract
• Availability mostly overlapping Netherlands timezone (CET) 8am - 5pm (give or take a few hours)
• Organized workflow using Slack/Discord for daily communication
• Portfolio showing both technical 3D work as well as ability to match stylized/painterly aesthetics

Strong Plus

• Three.js export/optimization experience
• Familiarity with anime or illustrated art styles
• Rigging experience
• Previous work where 3D was used as a base for 2D illustration

The Role

This position bridges technical 3D production with artistic illustration. You'll need to be comfortable receiving direction from both a 2D illustrator and a Three.js developer. The ideal candidate can translate artistic vision into optimized 3D geometry, optimized for web and while preserving handdrawn aesthetic.

Timeline

• Q4 2025: Exploration phase (variable hours, part-time)
• Q1-Q2 2026: Ramp up to substantial hours (scope tbd)
• Ongoing from there on: Periodic involvement for new content

About Chillhop Music

We're one of the leading lofi hip hop labels with 3M+ YouTube subscribers and a distinctive visual brand since 2013. Based in the Netherlands, we combine music with innovative visual experiences.

Application & Process

To apply, please share your portfolio and your motivation by filling this short form.
We will reply to all applications, and if there's a match we will invite you for a call to explore and potentially discuss details.