3D Artist

Four Hands•Austin, TX

18h

About The Position

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. As a 3D Artist at Four Hands, you'll play a critical role in creating high-quality visual assets for the 3D production pipeline. You'll work closely with the production team to ensure successful execution of project goals which consists of rendering visual assets that meet the Four Hands creative vision. If you have an expertise in 3D design and are eager to collaborate in an innovative environment, we invite you to apply to our team.

Requirements

5+ years experience in 3D art creation
Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts or Animation, or other related field
Advanced knowledge in 3D software such as 3DS Max, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and techniques
Advanced knowledge in Photoshop for texture creation
Knowledge with V-Ray rendering technology and its application in creating lifelike visualizations
Understanding of texture creation, including UV mapping, texture painting, and applying materials to 3D models to achieve realistic surfaces
Mastery of lighting principles and techniques to create visually appealing scenes, including knowledge of different types of lights and their effects
Ability to create a clean geometry through clean polyflow, quad polygons, and a non-destructive workflow
Demonstrated adaptability to evolving project requirements and a proactive approach to learning and skill development

Responsibilities

Create photo-real imagery by setting up lighting and fine-tuning camera settings in 3DS Max and V-ray
Manage renders on the Chaos Cloud Render Farm; troubleshooting any issues that arise
Use Davinci Resolve to create “Back to Beauty” composites using ACES color management
Address and incorporate feedback given by leadership effectively
Organize and manage digital assets used in projects to ensure easy accessibility and ensure adherence to established standards
Clean up files and remove unnecessary assets to maintain efficiency
Implement and maintain internal naming conventions across all 3D models to verify consistency and ease of hand-off between team members
Create basic hard surface 3D models based on provided concepts, references, or technical specifications using 3DS Max
Design and apply shaders from scanned textures to 3D models; enhancing realism by creating new shaders, modifying pre-existing shaders, or tiling textures
Troubleshoot 3D files and assets, effectively communicating issues and resolutions when challenges arise
Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
Be open and honest
Reach for excellence
Act with responsibility
Value the whole person
Enjoy the journey