3D Product Render Artist

dbrand

5d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a 3D Product Render Artist to transform raw CAD files from our industrial designers into highly convincing image assets. This role is crucial for maintaining our company's commitment to excellence and engaging our discerning audience, who have a deep understanding of product details. The renders produced will be used across our website, social media channels, and packaging. You will collaborate with Graphic Designers and Software Engineers to animate product pages, and with the Videography team to build 3D scenes and motion graphics, managing the full pipeline from refinement to animation. Your work will be seen by millions and will set a high standard for competitors.

Requirements

5 years’ professional experience
Proficient knowledge of photographic and cinematic techniques (composition, advanced lighting, depth of field, editing) related to computer graphics production.
Experience producing high-quality, photo-realistic product renders.
Basic skills in 3D modelling / rigging / animation.
Advanced skills in shading / texturing / UV mapping / lighting / rendering.
Knowledge of converting industry standard CAD (STEP, STL, OBJ) files into workable 3D assets for production.
Advanced competency in CG software (Blender is preferred, otherwise proficiency in Maya or Cinema 4D).
Ability to take Industrial CAD files of products, and take them through a full pipeline (refine, layout, shade, light, render, animate) to create technically proficient and creatively advanced cinematic compositions (i.e. reels for YouTube videos and TikTok, etc.).
Core competency in Adobe software suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
Ability to self-direct and take ownership of a project within a given creative mandate.
An impeccable communication style - your grasp on the English language is flawless.
Detail-oriented, self-sufficient, resourceful, organized, and proactive.
The instinct to help teammates thrive and the openness to learn from past experiences.
The ability to solve complex problems (or know where to find the answer).
Commitment to long-term growth and learning opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Additional skills in Houdini, 3ds Max, are Unreal Engine are an asset, but not required.
Experience creating high-concept creative advertising animations.
Basic knowledge of titling / motion graphics / captioning / transitions.
Basic knowledge of video codecs / compression schemes / aspect ratios.
Experience with 3D motion graphics design (2D motion graphics design is an asset).
Basic knowledge of CGI VFX techniques (3D tracking, match move, HDRI lighting, etc.)