Job Description
As a 3D Artist Contractor your role will be both highly creative and technical. You'll be working closely with 3D Visualizers, Industrial Designers, and Program Managers to develop high fidelity 3D models and photorealistic 3D renderings to use across our brand marketing channels. You have comprehensive experience and knowledge using leading 3D modeling, rendering, and image editing programs. We are looking for someone who is self motivated and collaborative, able to work within tight deadlines, is creative, a great communicator, and a great technical problem solver. The duration of this contract will be 3-6 months.
Our lean and fast-growing team is composed of highly motivated creatives with a rigorous attention to detail. We hire for integrity, initiative, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.
Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. The role involves three days in the office each week and occasional additional days as needed.
Key Responsibilities - Produce high fidelity complex 3D models including soft goods
- Create photorealistic renders and animations for product detail pages as well as more immersive lifestyle imagery in line with the brand identity
- Manage the organization and cataloging of large quantities of 2D and 3D assets
- Streamline relevant post production workflows.
- Support product imagery storyboards and image lists
- Help communicate with rendering partners as needed
This Might Describe You - Detail oriented
- Interested in furniture and interior design
- Collaborative, communicative, and strong interpersonal skills
- Efficient and independent in the work
- Always setting a high bar and pushing for quality and efficiency
- Enjoy working at a fast pace and possess perseverance, excellent problem solving, and organization
What You'll Need - Portfolio featuring world-class 3D modeling and rendering works
- 2-4 years experience as a 3D Visualizer / CGI Artist.
- Advanced 3D modeling skills in programs such as Blender (preferred), Cinema 4D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, and Marvelous Designer
- Advanced rendering skills with render engines such as Cycles (preferred), V-Ray, Corona, Octane, Houdini, Redshift
- Ability to design and execute captivating motion graphic projects
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Color editing and correction skills
- Experience working on an Apple or PC computer and with a render farm
- Ability to work to a brief and under the direction of Designers, meeting deadlines and keeping within the scope of projects
- Experience working with end to end 3D and 2D production workflows and strong accuracy in assessing project turnaround time
- Experience using video editing programs (a plus but not required)
Who We Are
Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.
Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.
Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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