Crate and Barrel is hiring : CGI Artist in Chicago

MediabistroChicago, IL, United States

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Overview

We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a CGI Artist. This position is fully remote.

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes.

A day in the life as a CGI Artist…

Create and gather necessary material specific to project requirements and scope
Assist in quality control of vendor models per our company standards
Create both high-poly models of props, as needed
Create proper UV unwraps of mesh models
Assist in creating and maintaining assets for our CGI texture library

Create shaders and textures based on physical samples, scans or photography

Assemble and test shaders using new material scans provided by vendor(s)

Place textures maps in the appropriate folder, link the maps to a Vray shader, and enter tiling information

Create test renders of scanned materials onto shader balls or template models

3D scene setup in Autodesk 3dsMax for rendering tests

Keyframing assets and lighting for final imagery

Collect necessary 3D assets, shaders and textures into a scene file

Provide technical quality reviews for 3D models and other assets provided by third-party vendors

What you’ll bring to the table…

Intermediate level at 3D modeling (polygonal mesh) and computer-generated image post-production (Autodesk 3dsMax, V-Ray, Marvelous Designer)

Familiarity with AR / VR technologies, modeling processes and workflows

High attention to detail and project specifications

Self-motivated and proactive with high multi-tasking ability

Exceptional problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work successfully within and across teams and external vendors

Track and report progress on a daily basis

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

Must provide a link to Photorealistic 3D rendering portfolio within the home / lifestyle space (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples

5 years experience in 3D modeling and rendering

Architectural or product visualization is a plus

Standard software experience required : Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray

Additional software experience : Google Docs, Google Sheets, Web-conferencing

Compensation

Minimum Starting Rate : $59,000.00 Annually

Up to : $75,000.00 Annually

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Job details

Crate : Corporate Office

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries : Retail

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And Barrel Is Hiring • Chicago, IL, United States