3D Designer

Ford•Palo Alto, CA

15h

About The Position

I. 3D Illustration Development & Production Envision, develop, and create high-quality 3D elements and illustrations from initial concept through final implementation. Produce advanced storytelling and production-intent visualizations for leadership presentations. Create dynamic animations and visual assets that effectively reinforce design intent for various presentation needs. Design and implement efficient 3D asset generation pipelines and rigging systems to streamline production. Establish and maintain a robust post-production pipeline, utilizing tools like Adobe After Effects (AE) for animation generation and refinement. Set up and manage Unreal Engine pipelines to support design-intent vehicle visualization and scenario-driven animations. Develop quick templates for seamless integration of digital screen content into design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Collaborate with Lead Designers to establish, document, and disseminate visual guidelines and patterns for consistent 3D visualization across projects. Provide clear documentation and principles for asset usage and efficient export to software development teams. Work closely with Product Designers, Design Directors, and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration of 3D illustrations, effectively bridging design and production intent. Provide visualization support for leadership collateral and presentations, including rapid pipeline setup for urgent requests. Leverage traditional 2D design tools for post-production touch-ups, and overall refinement of 3D illustrations. Maintain continuous connection with the Vehicle Design Studio to integrate the latest 3D data, particularly from platforms like VRED. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, or educational/experience equivalent in Entertainment Arts, Game Design, 2D/3D Animation, etc...
3+ Years working in Maya, C4D, or Blender
3+ Years working in Unreal is a must have
3+ Years working in Adobe Suite
Excellence in visual design
Deliver uncompromised design fidelity while also striving for production efficiency
Has a systematic approach to solving large, complex design challenges
Excellent presentation and documentation skills
Able to precisely articulate design rationale and present to stakeholders
Able to replicate 2D illustrations in 3D
Able to create illustrative designs both in 3D and 2D graphically
Experience with Real time execution of designs
Experience in 3D modeling, unwrapping, and animation in Maya, will consider similar toolset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Figma, Protopie, Rive
Experience with VRED
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Previous automotive experience

Responsibilities

Envision, develop, and create high-quality 3D elements and illustrations from initial concept through final implementation.
Produce advanced storytelling and production-intent visualizations for leadership presentations.
Create dynamic animations and visual assets that effectively reinforce design intent for various presentation needs.
Design and implement efficient 3D asset generation pipelines and rigging systems to streamline production.
Establish and maintain a robust post-production pipeline, utilizing tools like Adobe After Effects (AE) for animation generation and refinement.
Set up and manage Unreal Engine pipelines to support design-intent vehicle visualization and scenario-driven animations.
Develop quick templates for seamless integration of digital screen content into design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).
Collaborate with Lead Designers to establish, document, and disseminate visual guidelines and patterns for consistent 3D visualization across projects.
Provide clear documentation and principles for asset usage and efficient export to software development teams.
Work closely with Product Designers, Design Directors, and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration of 3D illustrations, effectively bridging design and production intent.
Provide visualization support for leadership collateral and presentations, including rapid pipeline setup for urgent requests.
Leverage traditional 2D design tools for post-production touch-ups, and overall refinement of 3D illustrations.
Maintain continuous connection with the Vehicle Design Studio to integrate the latest 3D data, particularly from platforms like VRED.