Three-Dimensional Modeler (3D Modeler)

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

19h

About The Position

The Microsoft Quantum art and design team is collaborative and interdisciplinary, delivering projects across a wide range of media while working closely with colleagues who bring diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and skills. We create novel, visual storytelling solutions that bring clarity to highly complex information.
At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help address some of humankind’s most challenging problems. Learn more about our team at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.
Our work frequently involves creating three-dimensional (3-D) visual assets that translate highly complex technical concepts into clear, compelling stories.
As a 3-D Modeler, you will bring technology to life with your technical design expertise. You’ll be part of a design team, creating outstanding visual content to drive and align to strategic messaging and corporate brand guidelines. You will be responsible for creating compelling, digestible visual storytelling solutions out of highly complex, technical data. This opportunity will allow you to refine your learning process, advocate for your own understanding, and hone your proactive communication skills.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design
• OR Master's Degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design
• OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., rapid prototyping, research gathering, day to day task automation).
• Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate design workflows.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in technical design production, including end-to-end 3D rendering workflows.
• 5+ years of experience in Maya, Vray, Cinema 4D, Octane, and VFX compositing, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint.
• Experienced at delivering high quality assets in a deadline-driven environment, while maintaining clear and consistent communication.
• Portfolio submission will be required.

Responsibilities

• You will create detailed 3D renders of physics concepts, quantum technologies and hardware.
• You will interact with Engineering and perform QAs to ensure quality while showing the ability to challenge design limitations. You’ll also produce visual designs and mentor others on their creation.
• You will create wireframes, journey maps, and other elements to support storytelling design.
• You will communicate with cross-disciplinary teams across all stages of design and development. You will also tell a compelling, convincing product story to a specific audience.
• You will collaborate with creative team members, program managers, and developers to deliver product design results while also providing guidance to product designers.
• Embody our Culture and Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees