Spec, 3D & CGI

Polaris•Medina, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Polaris is seeking a CGI & 3D Specialist who will be responsible for creating both high-resolution, photorealistic images and real-time assets of Polaris vehicles, parts, and accessories that will be used across web and print media. The CGI & 3D specialist will participate in all aspects of the workflow including preproduction, modeling work, material and texture creation, lighting, rendering, post-production, implementation in a real-time engine, and documenting product changes. You’ll be working closely with other CGI/3D artists, the CGI/3D project manager, product, engineering, industrial design, and various marketing teams to create assets and participate in stakeholder reviews for final approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Game Design, VFX, Digital Media, Computer Animation or similar field.
Experience working in a game engine like Unity, Playcanvas, or Unreal
3+ years’ experience modeling in a 3D program like Maya, Modo, or 3DS Max and CGI tools including Cinema 4D, Octane, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Solid ability to retopologize high-poly assets and bake using Marmoset.
Retopology and baking
Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function as part of a collaborative team.
Self-starter that functions well in a fast-paced environment.
Effective time-management skills and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Appreciation and passion for Polaris products.
Comfortability with Substance Painter/Designer.
Ability to create 3D models and textures from photographs, technical drawings, or point cloud data.
Understanding of photo manipulation and compositing.
Knowledge of lighting and photography.
Experience with After Effects or Nuke.
Experience with standalone render suites like Octane, Redshift or V-Ray.

Responsibilities

Create photorealistic digital assets for use on public websites and in marketing materials.
Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand project requirements and product details before creating assets.
Retrieve and convert CAD files, develop virtual materials and paints per product specs, cut and apply decals, set lighting and cameras, render images, complete postproduction, and document product changes for downstream teams.
Participate in business reviews and make revisions as necessary.
Participate in the day-to-day operations of the team utilizing the Agile Methodology including daily standups.
Consistently update project tasks within Jira task tracking software.
Regularly communicate project progress and roadblocks.
Accountable for meeting production schedules and timelines.
Adhere to organizational and workflow standards and conventions.