CGI Artist

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 achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.

We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a CGI Artist.

This CGI Artist will support quality control creation of 3D models and rendering imagery for eCommerce and Marketing visualization projects.

This position is fully remote

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

Assemble zips or vrscenezip packages for our content-management system

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)

Intermediate level at texture creation (Substance, Photoshop)

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

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.

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance : The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.