Senior 3D Designer

OLIVER Agency - North America•Chicago, IL

4d•$102,000 - $114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OLIVER is seeking a Senior Designer with a 3D specialization to join their team. This role involves operating as an experienced creative hand, capable of developing social campaign toolkits, directing CGI product renders, and building retail display concepts. The 3D expertise will be crucial for visualizing products, developing retail environments, and supporting packaging development. The designer will also ensure the work aligns with a coherent creative vision across different channels. The position requires confidence and creative authority, with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating closely with the Creative Director. A key aspect of the role is mentoring junior designers, sharing craft knowledge, and fostering a studio culture of quality and curiosity. As part of The Brandtech Group, the role will leverage cutting-edge AI technology to enhance efficiency, creativity, and decision-making.

Requirements

A portfolio that demonstrates both broad design craft and strong 3D capability — product visualization, retail environments, motion, and digital/social work
Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D and Octane or Redshift for rendering (Blender considered as an equivalent); confident producing photorealistic product renders and 3D animation
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma
Experience compositing 3D and live-action or motion elements in After Effects or equivalent
A well-rounded design skill set — platform-savvy, typographically strong, and comfortable across campaign and content formats
Ability to lead creative execution independently and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, embedded studio environment
A collaborative, generous approach to working with and developing others — particularly junior creatives
Clear, confident communication — able to present and discuss work credibly with the Creative Director and client stakeholders
Advanced use of Gen AI tools relevant to design and 3D — including AI-assisted rendering, image generation, and workflow tools
Experience designing AI-assisted workflows for both personal output and team use
Ability to guide and train junior designers on effective, responsible use of AI tools within the creative process
Agentic thinking for complex, multi-format creative challenges — systematic, outcome-focused, and adaptable
Strong understanding of where AI enhances craft and where human creative judgement must lead

Nice To Haves

Experience in the alcohol, beverage, or lifestyle sector is a plus, though not a requirement

Responsibilities

Lead design execution across social, digital, campaign, email, OOH, retail, and brand toolkit formats — producing work that is visually strong, on-brand, and channel-ready
Own the studio's 3D capability — producing CGI product visualization, retail display concepts, environmental renders, and supporting packaging development briefs
Create 3D motion and animation for social and digital channels, bringing product stories to life in formats that capture attention and drive engagement
Interpret complex, multi-format briefs independently — proposing creative solutions, presenting rationale clearly, and managing your own workload with pace and precision
Collaborate with the Creative Director on creative development — contributing ideas at the concept stage and elevating the quality of work across the team
Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, and account teams to deliver integrated, cohesive creative
Apply and flex brand guidelines with expertise across multiple Mark Anthony brand identities, ensuring consistency without sacrificing creativity
Mentor junior designers — providing clear, constructive feedback, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting their development
Use Gen AI tools to enhance ideation, accelerate workflows, and explore creative possibilities — and help others do the same
Stay ahead of 3D, design, and platform trends relevant to the beverage, lifestyle, and retail space, and bring those perspectives into the studio's output