3D Artist - XR & Digital Experiences F/M/X

3D Artist - XR & Digital Experiences F/M/X
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Join Novelab, a leading creative and tech studio crafting
- winning immersive experiences (VR/AR/MR), interactive installations, and digital storytelling for global brands and cultural institutions.

As a 3D Artist, you'll create
- quality assets and environments for
- time applications, interactive content, and virtual worlds. You'll collaborate closely with designers, developers, and creative leads to bring innovative experiences to life.

Become part of an international team within the Mantu Group (€1B turnover, 1, 000+ clients worldwide), and thrive in an environment where creativity, technology, and storytelling intersect.

What You'll Need

• Degree in 3D Art, Game Design, Animation, or Visual Arts, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience minimum as a 3D Artist in the XR, game, or digital production industry. (Kindly include a link to your portfolio in your CV. )
• Strong proficiency with Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max, and texturing tools such as Substance Painter / Designer.
• Understanding of Unity or Unreal Engine
  - time workflows.
• Ability to create optimized, stylized, or realistic assets for interactive use.
• Good sense of composition, lighting, and color.
• Collaborative mindset and clear communication with technical and creative teams.
• (Plus) Experience with XR projects, shaders, VFX, or procedural tools (Houdini).

What You'll Do

3D Creation & Production

• Model, texture, and integrate props, characters, and environments for immersive experiences and
  - time applications.
• Adapt assets for performance optimization (polycount, materials, draw calls, LODs).
• Collaborate with Technical Artists and Developers to ensure smooth integration in Unity or Unreal.
• Participate in look development, lighting, and scene setup.

Collaboration & Iteration

• Work closely with Designers and Directors to translate creative concepts into compelling visuals.
• Contribute to moodboards, style guides, and visual references.
• Participate in internal reviews and propose creative or technical improvements.
• Support the
  - production phase with mockups and prototypes.

Quality & Process

• Ensure asset consistency and maintain production standards across projects.
• Help build and maintain 3D libraries and internal asset pipelines.
• Stay up to date with new workflows, tools, and XR art production techniques.

Why Join Novelab?

Work on
- edge projects for
- tier clients like Meta, Chanel, Givaudan, SNCF etc. . . , and help shape the future of immersive storytelling.

At Novelab, you'll find:

• A creative playground combining art, code, and innovation.
• Access to Mantu's global training resources (Tech Academy, Udemy, workshops, language sessions).
• A flexible and supportive environment with remote work options and strong social benefits.
• A culture of collaboration, curiosity, and inclusion, where every idea counts.

We welcome all talents — regardless of gender, identity, background, or beliefs — to join us in redefining the way people experience digital worlds.