Our Business
Inrange®’s mission, simply, is to make golf a game for Everyone.
Founded by a group of highly respected South African engineers who used their expertise in the world of radar and radio telescopes to develop the most advanced, accurate and reliable golf tracking system in the world.
Our software leverages the latest in radar technology. It provides real-time feedback and actionable live shot data so you can practice with intention, track your performance and improve with every session through an engaging, technology-driven experience. Practice and play with a purpose on your choice of driving range layouts and skill-based games. Play courses, games, head-to-head matches, and more, online against anyone in the world.
We are part of a larger family of companies within the Alphawave group, based in Technopark, Stellenbosch and London, UK.
The Position
Work from our Stellenbosch offices or remotely with a team building a gamified virtual and simulation solution that helps golfers improve with every shot and turns driving ranges into entertainment centres for golfers and non-golfers alike.
We are looking for a junior 3D artist to join the Inrange software team.
As a junior 3D Artist you will be assisting in generating 3D Assets (Modelling, UV-layout, Texturing); assemble and populate scenes; optimise game assets for optimal performance.
Join our team to further push the graphics boundaries in our software to give players the best visual golf experience.
Job Objectives
Junior 3D Artist
- Use applicable software to create quality 3D Graphics
- General modelling and uv-layout
- Generating custom textures
- Editing images
- 3D assets optimisation
- Populating scenes
Internal Process
- Work within an agile development team process and structure
- Learning new software and tools
- Writing and updating of documentation
Key Contribution Areas
Modelling 3D Assets
- Modelling/editing golf terrains, buildings, trees, plants, etc.
- UV-layout and texturing
- Working with LOD models
- Assets optimisation
Unity Scenes
- Assemble assets
- Adding additional attributes to game objects
- Populate scenes with trees, plants, rocks, etc.
Team Process
- Working within an Agile team
- Reviews and general notes
- Team collaboration
Technical Experience
We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following:
- Solid foundation working in any 3D Software (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.)
- Basic understanding using 2D software (Photoshop)
- Editing 3D geometry
- Generating uv’s
- Basic understanding of rendering
- Good problem-solving skills
Requirements
Degree or Diploma in one of the following:
- Visual Communication
- Animation
- Visual Design
- Creative Media
Non-Technical Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work well in a team as well as individually
- Attention to detail, and ability to think creatively outside the box
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice-to-haves
- Golf/sporting experience
- Game engine (Unity, Unreal, Godot, etc.) experience
- Game design experience
- Coding/dev experience
Being part of the team
- Opportunities for technical and non-technical learning
- The option and ability to work either remotely or in our lovely offices in Stellenbosch (or a mix of the two should you so choose)
- Being part of a global business with a presence in the US and the UK and sites on just about every continent
- Part of the greater Alphawave Group, a 340-person strong technology group which has grown up in Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Getting out onto the range to enjoy what we have built (it's not just for golfers, if our devs don’t enjoy it then we haven’t succeeded in our mission)
- Working with arguably the best technical minds in the country (our radar team built technology for the SKA deep space antenna)
Fine Print
Please include a copy of your CV and digital portfolio and, if available, a link to your showreel.
Once we receive your application, we will strive to review it within a few days. If you meet the minimum requirements, we may contact you to set up a first interview. Consideration of applicants will begin asap and will continue until the position has been filled.
