3D Designer & Illustrator

BCI Burke Company LLC • Fond du Lac, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities all around the world! Be part of something bigger with Burke by Joining Our Movement! We’re looking for a 3D Designer & Illustrator to work at Burke Headquarters and be part of our great team! We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of innovation and enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)! If you’re a creative person with 2D or 3D CAD experience who loves to bring ideas to life – we have the role for you! This role creates high-quality 3D visualizations and multimedia presentations to support sales proposals, including photorealistic renderings, animations, fly-throughs, and virtual tours. Develops custom site plans and graphics by combining 3D assets with photographed environments, ensuring realistic and engaging presentations. Manages an efficient 3D visualization workflow through automation and real-time rendering tools, while collaborating closely with sales representatives and internal teams to deliver accurate, visually compelling solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in a related field; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a portfolio to showcase relevant work experience
• Must have knowledge of 3D Studio Max or similar (3D Design Software), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
• Understand artistic concepts such as layout, composition, lighting/shading, and color theory
• Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and group situations with managers, customers, other employees and the general public
• Organized, detail oriented, team player, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Time-Management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities is a must

Nice To Haves

• Basic video editing and minor MaxScript programming knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares 3D Presentations for Sales Proposals by Using 3D rendering, animation and graphic design software Creating 3D Renderings of Inventor files with 3D Studio Max Creating custom 3D site plans for sales visuals Superimposing 3D graphics onto photographed backgrounds Creating custom graphics using Adobe Illustrator Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for post render corrections and custom presentations Creating 3D fly-through presentations using 3D Studio Max and video editing software Using third-party software to create virtual tours of playground designs
• Manages a 3D visualization workflow by Using MaxScript to automate repetitive tasks Assisting in creating backgrounds and 3D children models to display playgrounds in life-like settings as needed Using real-time render software to create dynamic and life-like presentations
• Communicates Directly with Sales Representatives by Being articulate & friendly Using proper phone etiquette, e-mail communication and internal systems to resolve issues and answer questions that arise in regards to the Reps specifications and requests
• Contributes to Team Effort by Collaborating with the team on projects Identifying ways to increase efficiency in the department Performing as a backup for Lead 3D Designer/Illustrator as needed Performing other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees