Realistic MetaHuman Web Avatar

Project Overview : We are looking for a skilled Technical Artist to bridge the gap between high-end production (Unreal Engine 5) and web performance (Three.js). We need a "Hero" avatar that retains the photorealistic look of a MetaHuman but is optimized enough to run smoothly in a browser.

The Objective Create a single, optimized .GLB file of a half-body character (waist-up). You will be responsible for taking the source mesh, optimizing the geometry, baking high-fidelity textures, and embedding animations.

Core Responsibilities :

Smart Optimization: Reduce a high-poly MetaHuman mesh to a target of 50k–80k tris without destroying the silhouette or facial details.

Texture Baking: Convert complex UE5 skin shaders into standard PBR maps (Albedo, Normal, Roughness, AO) suitable for web lighting.

Animation Embedding: Retarget and embed 3-4 standard clips (Idle, Speaking, Gesturing) directly into the GLB file.

Web Compatibility: Ensure the final file (under 25MB preferred) validates correctly in standard GLTF viewers and renders properly in Three.js.

Technical Constraints

Format: .GLB (Binary glTF)

Target Polycount: 50,000 – 80,000 triangles (Half-body)

Target File Size: Approx 20MB - 30MB

Textures: UV packed for maximum resolution on the face/upper body.

Ideal Candidate You are not just a modeler; you understand the technical pipeline of getting game assets onto the web. You know how to balance "looking good" with "loading fast."

Tools: You are free to use your preferred stack (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Simplygon, etc.) as long as the final output is a validated, clean .GLB file.

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3D Modeling

Blender (Most web-3D artists use Blender)

Game Asset Optimization

Three.js

Low Poly Modeling

Texture Mapping