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Senior 3D DesignerDepartment: CreativeEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: VancouverCompensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / yearDescriptionHi there, we #39;re Article. We #39;re an online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As the Senior 3D Designer/Artist, you #39;ll play a crucial role in the various content creation pipelines at Article, contributing to the development of top-quality real-time assets across Product Development, Marketing, and Creative Teams.Please Note: You DO NOT need to have prior furniture industry experience for this position. You could come from an animation studio, shoe design, etc…Why We Need You:In your first couple of months, you will start working through our product visualization list and work with our current vendors to begin moving more of the CGI function in-house. You will be highly detail-oriented, as you will be designing our products in CGI down to the stitch. Your work will then get passed along to the Visualization Artist who will merchandise the product in partnership with our Art Direction team.In a nutshell, your responsibilities will involve collaborating with the 3D Manager, managing outsourced vendors, and ensuring the delivery of compelling interactive experiences for 3Damp; AR.Why ArticleAs a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you #39;re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you #39;re the expert, after all). You #39;ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.Why would a furniture company have a 3Damp; CGI teamOur new 3Damp; CGI team at Article plays a pivotal role in showcasing our products and driving customer engagement. Your work will contribute to the visual appeal of our brand and directly impact customer perception.CGI enables Article to expand the horizons of the eCommerce shopping experience in many new ways, including augmented reality, product and space configurators, and beyond.This transformative approach offers us the speed and flexibility to remain highly competitive and carve out new ways to impress customers and gain market share.What You #39;ll Do:

• Build real-time 3D assets using various hardware and software.
• Collaborate with the 3D Manager to control quality standards for 3D assets produced by outsourced vendors.
• Attend daily standups with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor and discuss the development and execution of ongoing projects.
• Identify and conceive essential features to improve and optimize 3D pipelines and communicate them to key stakeholders.
• Review asset submissions to verify quality and confirm deliverables follow specific workflow standards.
• Actively learn and stay up to date on capabilities/limitations of emerging technologies and applications for 3D Models from a technical standpoint.
• Mentor and develop Junior 3D Designers/Artists- and help create a dynamic, fun, and supportive culture for our Particles.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of applicable experience as a Sr 3D Designer / Artist.
• Proficiency in Traditional Modeling workflows using Autodesk Fusion 360, 3dsMax, and Solidworks.
• Proficient in rendering in Blender, V-Rray.
• Proficiency in High Poly Sculpting workflows.
• Proficiency in industry-standard Texturing workflows.
• Experience in 3D asset creation for real-time assets (AR, VR, Game Development).
• 3D art portfolio of compelling digital work.
• Experience in other disciplines in VFX/Game Development (Engineering, Animation, VFX).
• Knowledge of Photogrammetry workflow.
• Experience in animation for media and marketing applications.
• Passionate about making shopping for a beautiful space radically easy.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Completion of criminal background check.

Perksamp; Benefits

• You #39;ll start with at least 29 days off between vacation, wellness days, holidays and an Inclusion and Diversity Day
• We offer access to excellent dental and health benefits packages, plus a $1000 health/lifestyle spending account for your total physical and mental well-being
• We want you to experience the obsession our customers have for Article furniture. You #39;ll enjoy a 45% discount (15% for friends and family, too) on our whole product offering
• When you #39;re in the Vancouver office, we #39;ll think you #39;ll love:
• The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open layout, and well-stocked kitchens filled with snacks, premium coffees, and teas (and ALL the milks)
• Our workspace is flexible. Choose where you sit - work from an Article sofa, one of our thoughtfully staged collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
• Onsite fitness equipment, change rooms with showers, and bike storage
• A dog-friendly office. If you have a well-behaved, well-socialized pup, they #39;re welcome too

The expected salary is $100,000 to $110,000 The actual base pay can increase beyond this range and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs, and market demands.#INDARTICLE#LI-VJ3