Digital Sculptor ZBrush / 3D CAD Artist

Role Purpose :

To digitally sculpt and model deities, motifs, relief panels, and architectural ornaments for large-scale granite monuments at the Mahabalipuram Cultural Theme Park. The Digital Sculptor will translate artistic sketches, traditional sculptures, and photographic references into detailed 3D digital models suitable for CNC stone machining and heritage-scale fabrication.

Key Responsibilities :

1.     3D Sculpting & Digital Modeling

o  Create high-resolution 3D sculptures using ZBrush, Blender, Rhino, or Maya , based on concept sketches or clay models.

o  Develop intricate detailing, anatomy, ornamentation, and symbolic expressions consistent with Indian iconographic canons.

o  Ensure accurate proportioning, pose, and gesture as per Sthapathya and Shilpa Shastra principles.

2.     File Preparation for CNC Machining

o  Convert 3D sculptural data into clean, watertight STL, OBJ, or IGES formats for CAM processing.

o  Optimize polygon mesh, correct topology, and ensure uniform scale, wall thickness, and joinery compatibility.

o  Collaborate with CAD / CAM engineers to finalize toolpath-ready geometry.

3.     Integration & Collaboration

o  Work closely with architects, sculptors, historians, and CAM programmers to ensure cultural, structural, and machining accuracy.

o  Participate in review sessions for aesthetic validation and proportion correction.

o  Incorporate feedback from art directors and Sthapathis for refinements.

4.     Quality & Documentation

o  Maintain organized digital libraries with version control for all sculptural files.

o  Prepare renders, orthographic views, and exploded layouts for approvals and production reference.

o  Support prototype creation, 3D printing, or scale mockups for validation before stone machining.

Software Proficiency :

• Primary : ZBrush, Blender, Rhino 3D, or Maya.
• Support Tools : Substance Painter, Photoshop, Fusion 360, Meshmixer, AutoCAD.
• Output Formats : STL, OBJ, IGES, STEP, DXF, PNG / JPEG (for previews).

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