3D Environment Mentor - Hyderabad

Company Description

Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology was established in 2010 by Mr. Surya with a mission to revolutionize the gaming industry in India. Starting with fewer than 10 students, it has grown into a thriving community of over 600 students and alumni, supported by numerous industry experts. Recognized as the best gaming college in India, Backstage Pass is dedicated to continuously improving its industry-aligned curriculums and helping gaming enthusiasts find their path in the industry.

Role Purpose :

You will mentor students in 3D environment art, helping them gain industry-ready technical and artistic skills. Your primary role is teaching, guiding projects, reviewing student work, and ensuring students understand the full 3D environment art pipeline-modeling, texturing, lighting, optimization-but not contributing to actual production.

Key Responsibilities :

• Teach 3D environment art subjects to students enrolled in Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Diploma, or Certification courses.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, demonstrations, practical workshops focusing on modeling props, modular environments, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and materials.
• Guide students’ assignments and projects : review work, give feedback, help iterate.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tools and industry workflows (Substance Painter, Maya / Blender, Unreal Engine or similar) and bring those into classroom examples.
• Support in developing student portfolios for internships / job applications (critique, polish, mock-ups).
• Collaborate with other mentors / instructors on curriculum updates and lab assignments relevant for environment art.
• Hold lab sessions / supervised practice hours to help students with technical challenges in their projects.

Required Skills & Experience :

Desirable / Bonus :

Who You Are :

Qualifications

Proficiency 3D modeling software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max

Experience in environment design and rendering techniques

Strong understanding of game design principles and industry standards

Excellent mentoring and communication skills

Ability to provide constructive feedback and support student development

Passion for gaming and a commitment to staying updated with industry trends

Previous teaching or mentoring experience is a plus

Bachelor's degree in game design, Animation, or a related field