Senior 3D Technical Specialist

ARC'TERYX • Vancouver, BC

3d • $94,000 - $118,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior 3D Technical Specialist, you advocate for digital use by creating and disseminating 3D design processes and best practice across the Product Creation teams. You are the catalyst for leveraging 3D software and you continuously improve our 3D libraries. You create opportunities to partner and build relationships with designers and cross-functional teams. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork. You Do Right through responsible and sustainable design.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
The Inline Digital team is a hub in the 3D creation workflow at Arc’teryx. We are an integrated team that creates industry leading digital assets for internal and external partners and brings digital capability and expertise to the forefront of our product creation process. We are a creative, innovative group that streamlines workflows, creating efficiencies and new opportunities in the development and commercialization processes all the way through to buy-in.

Requirements

• You have a degree/diploma in design, graphic arts, or a similar field
• You have 5+ years’ experience in the application of 3D creation technologies for apparel, soft and hardgoods
• You are technically proficient with various technologies: CLO3D / Vstitcher, Substance Suite (Designer and Sampler), Modo, Blender and Adobe Creative Suite
• You are familiar with the export of UV maps and interoperability of 3D file types across various DCCs
• You are highly skilled in creating photo-realistic renders of 3D objects
• You are able to translate complex technical language into demos and processes for successful onboarding of new users
• You are familiar with basic coding language (IE: Python) and can create basic scripting
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• A strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for
• You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independently
• You have technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype
• You are entrepreneurial and innovative
• You have strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Creating digitally accurate representations of physical assets, materials and trims
• Applying surface design details, including material textures and trims to 3D renderings and support in revisions as needed
• Supporting in the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all 3D libraries (materials, trims, avatars, poses, blocks, etc.)
• Providing best practice knowledge for advanced renderings; creating and maintaining render scenarios, including lighting
• Maintaining industry knowledge; continuously discovering, evaluating and sharing other advanced digital creation technologies in support of design and company objectives
• Implementing CLO3D within the apparel product design and development workflow
• Leading the onboarding of new users and sharing of best practices, providing advanced 3D design, visualization and prototyping tools and training
• Creating checkpoints throughout the asset creation process to ensure asset compliance and sign off by the appropriate partner
• Identifying opportunities to reduce sampling through the use of 3D technology
• Upholding Fair Labour Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain.
• Collaborating with the Advanced Concepts team on future 3D initiatives
• Establishing and disseminating new ways of working through advanced use of 3D software
• Identifying new ways of improving final renders and applications of 3D assets

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees