Junior 3D Modeler

Harding Display • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$55,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is seeking a Junior 3D Modeler to provide design support by modelling product and displays for their international clients. This is a production-focused role reporting to the Head of Graphic Design, working under the direction of Senior Designers with a primary focus on accurate execution. The role ensures assets adhere to design tolerances and brand guidelines and supports internal teams in preparing presentations.

Requirements

• Up to 2 years of experience in a 3D Modelling role specific to packaging, corrugate POP displays and promotional design
• Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging design, Digital Media Design or equivalent work experience/education
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of 3DS Max with V-Ray
• Ability to produce sketch ideation (informal and formal)
• Effective teamwork capabilities
• Ability to manage and organize multiple competing priorities
• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a large-format printer (an asset)

Responsibilities

• Review design briefs to ensure comprehension and completeness of information provided in order to execute on requested deliverables and achieve the deliverable objectives.
• Working with Senior 3D modelers, develop concept renderings driven from customer requests that meet customer expectations and specifications and highlight the key design features.
• Must be self-motivated to prioritize and manage workload and meet critical milestones and deadlines.
• Revise designs based on feedback from internal and external teams.
• Manage project files in accordance with Company standard requirements and policies.
• Adheres to company standard operating procedures and policies and utilizes company tools and resources to operate as required on a daily basis.
• Manage and execute on multiple projects simultaneously during their lifecycle in the studio.
• Deliver projects On-time In-Full.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with internal teams to execute on client deliverables.
• Work timely and diligently with internal teams to comprehend and/or clarify customer or project requirements.
• Keeps project teams up to date, as necessary, with respect to key project milestones, issues and/or challenges.
• Works with the project team when negotiating solutions surrounding project issues/challenges.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with internal teams.
• Ensures team compliance with design brief process and related procedures so as to not compromise project success.
• Obtains a complete and thorough understanding of the project scope at project hand off in order to effectively and efficiently execute the deliverables.
• Proactively addresses and delivers solutions on project challenges in order to ensure On-Time In-Full delivery and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of deliverables and requests assistance when necessary.
• Identifies and communicates in timely fashion, issues with estimated project times and/ or execution time overages that will impact deliverable deadlines and/or compromise upcoming project deadlines.
• Proactively monitors current and upcoming workload so as to invest the appropriate amount of time into deliverable and not compromise upcoming deliverables.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Demonstrate continuous skill development in modelling, rendering, and retail display fundamentals.
• Actively seek feedback and apply learnings to improve output quality.
• Provides deliverables that meet customer expectations while maintaining focus on customer and internal project budgets.
• Appropriately controls project scope changes, to ensure project budgets are maintained and/or elevates issues and concerns to internal teams when necessary.
• Identifies work or projects that are “Out of Scope” from normal activity so as to find a solution to optimize timelines and/or project profitability and elevates to senior designers or the head of graphic design when necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with the nature, level, and responsibilities of the position as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunity
• Paid time off including vacation and sick/personal days
• Health benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision care, short and long-term disability (STD/LTD), life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program (EFAP)
• Ongoing team and company social events and celebrations
• Hybrid work arrangements for select roles
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects with high-profile clients
• Fun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree