This is a remote position.
Bring your creativity to life as a 3D Visual Artist at DLB Associates, where your skills in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, and Vray will shape cutting-edge visualizations for high-tech environments. This remote opportunity allows you to collaborate across departments, creating stunning 3D models, photorealistic renderings, and dynamic animations that push the boundaries of design. If you have a passion for visualization, an eye for detail, and a drive to innovate with the latest tools, we want you on our team!
Please submit your portfolio of images and videos along with your resume.
Position Title: 3D Visual Artist
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
Salary
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
Job Summary
The 3D Visual Artist will support the visualization team through 3d modeling and dynamic visualizations, while coordinating across all departments as the firm’s enhanced graphical needs continue to expand. This position will concentrate on an intense use of AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Vray as the primary production platforms with the supplemental use of plugins such as ITOO Software’s Forest Pack and Rail Clone. In addition, Adobe products such as Photoshop and After Effects will be highly implemented for the creation of custom material maps and final post-production editing of both static and animated content for a vast range of visual projects. Everyday assisted tasks may span from simple volumetric studies to full-blown photorealistic scenes and animations. Alongside the 3d modeling and rendering, there may be occasional tasks involving graphical support for in-house PowerPoint presentations and various marketing material.
This is a great opportunity to apply already learned basic skills, enhance visual techniques and embrace the passion for creating a final product that exceeds all expectations. The perfect candidate possesses a creative mindset, is detail oriented, is passionate about visualizations and strives to break existing boundaries while trailblazing on the bleeding edge of technology.
The 3D Visual Artist will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
The 3D Visual Artist will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
Essential Functions
Assist in the Production of 3d Modeling and Visualizations (95%)
- Build precise volumetric and complex 3d models
- Clean up, organize and optimize imported in-house and client models
- Create and modify image maps and various graphical assets
- Fundamental three-dimensional scene creation
- Fundamental rendering workflow, including materials, lights and optimizations
- Fundamental animation workflow, including key frames and optimizations
- Develop and refine 3D environments, from preliminary layouts to detailed compositions
- Organize and maintain an evolving 3D asset library, including models and textures
- Fundamental creation of compositional layouts and visual presentations
- Review and visually enhance in-house and project related PowerPoint presentations
Reporting (5%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
Essential Functions
Assist in the Production of 3d Modeling and Visualizations (95%)
- Build precise volumetric and complex 3d models
- Clean up, organize and optimize imported in-house and client models
- Create and modify image maps and various graphical assets
- Fundamental three-dimensional scene creation
- Fundamental rendering workflow, including materials, lights and optimizations
- Fundamental animation workflow, including key frames and optimizations
- Develop and refine 3D environments, from preliminary layouts to detailed compositions
- Organize and maintain an evolving 3D asset library, including models and textures
- Fundamental creation of compositional layouts and visual presentations
- Review and visually enhance in-house and project related PowerPoint presentations
Reporting (5%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements (Beginner level for all the following unless as noted)
- Knowledge and understanding of compositional and spatial awareness
- Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD 2d and 3d, 3ds Max, Vray, and MS PowerPoint
- Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro
- Knowledge of ITOO Software’s Forest Pack and RailClone
- Knowledge of Revit a plus
- Skilled at MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with high attention to detail
- Ability to learn and adapt to new programs to fulfill regular tasks
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to work with engineers, designers, drafters and the visualization staff as part of a design team
- Ability to work with engineers to incorporate MEP design into 3d models and visualizations
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to think out of the box and come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Physical Demands
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office environment
Travel / Relocation Requirements
- Up to 5%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field
OR
- Two years of experience producing 3d models and renderings using AutoCAD and3ds Max
AND
- AutoCAD Certificate of Training OR other similar certification
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to diversifying our workforce.
