Crate and Barrel is hiring: CGI Artist in Chicago

Overview

We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a CGI Artist. This position is fully remote.

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 deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes.

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
• 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)
• 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

Compensation

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.

Job details

• Crate: Corporate Office
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Retail