UPLIFT Desk is hiring: 3D Visualization Artist in Austin

Job Description Job Description Job Description At UPLIFT Desk, we are innovators in the ergonomic furniture industry, creating award-winning standing desks and office solutions that improve comfort and productivity. We are seeking a talented and driven 3D Visualization Artist to join our team. In this role, you will support our existing team of artists and designers in producing high-quality visual content that showcases our products on our website or in stunning photorealistic environments. This position allows you to grow your skills, contributing to the creation of innovative and high-quality visual content. As a 3D Visualization Artist, your primary task will be creating product models to show in our eCommerce environments. You will also design 3D environments and animations for marketing, ecommerce, and product development purposes. You will work closely with the design and multimedia teams to ensure that our products are represented visually in the most compelling way possible. Required Qualifications Proficiency creating and editing 3D models in 3DS Max or Maya Understanding of rendering software, such as V-Ray or Corona. Portfolio demonstrating experience creating photorealistic renderings of environments or products. Basic understanding of materials, lighting, and composition for high-quality renders. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to creating accurate, lifelike imagery. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience generating low poly 3D models from CAD source files Experience with animation and creating 3D video clips from rendered environments. Knowledge of camera lenses, framing, and lighting techniques to enhance 3D scene composition. Ability to create custom materials that mimic real-world surfaces, such as wood, metal, and plastic. Experience in architectural visualization or interior design, with the ability to create realistic 3D representations of spaces and products within them. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop What You’ll Do Create high-quality, photorealistic product models specifically designed for our Threekit-based eCommerce configurator, ensuring a wide variety of products, textures, and materials are accurately represented. Develop multiple viewpoints and configurations of products to support a seamless, customizable customer experience, showcasing different finishes, components, and desk setups. Collaborate closely with the product development team to ensure accurate representation of materials, dimensions, and product details across all renders. Maintain an organized and scalable library of 3D assets and product renders, ensuring they are optimized for both performance and visual quality in the eCommerce configurator. Ensure consistency in lighting, materials, and overall quality across all product renders to maintain brand standards. Assist in creating 3D environments and scene renders to showcase our products in realistic, office-inspired settings. Support video creation by producing animations that highlight product functionality, configuration options, and environment interactions. Manage revisions efficiently based on feedback from the design and product teams to meet project deadlines. Continuously optimize 3D assets and file sizes for web use while maintaining the highest possible render quality. Benefits A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority Generous paid time off 4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year) Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from) Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance; Long-term & Short-term disability Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year) 50% discount on all UPLIFT products Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks On-the-job training and skills development A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living Position Details Compensation: $25 - $29 hourly Type: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week Location: Austin, Texas About UPLIFT Desk As a fast growing, mid-sized Direct To Consumer (DTC) brand company, it’s our mission to deliver sincere, world-class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers. We focus on happier & healthier customers and employees! UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture. It all starts with our award winning UPLIFT Standing Desk, made even better when accessorized with our entire UPLIFT office furniture line. Our product line includes most furniture an office could need. We design office products that optimize customers’ comfort, health, and productivity. Our Product Development team focuses on designing the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. Then our Content team's ecommerce website offers customers the ability to configure products specifically to their needs. Our amazing Order Processing and Warehouse teams make sure we have inventory and ship orders the same day. Customers receive award winning support from our Sales and Customer Service and Warranty teams. We offer the best 15 year warranty in the business! Our Interior Design and Contract Sales teams specialize in large office furniture layouts for commercial buildings that serve most Fortune 500 companies. Award winning UPLIFT Desk is loved globally! Rated Best Standing Desk by New York Times Wirecutter 5 years in a row Hundreds of thousands of happy customers around the world sit and stand at an UPLIFT Desk Google reviews - 4.9 rating with thousands of reviews We value our environment: We plant 5 new trees in U.S. National Forests for every solid wood desk sold. By partnering with the National Forest Foundation, we're able to plant tens of thousands of new trees each year Solar powered operations: Our Austin facilities produce over a megawatt of electricity through roof-mounted solar panels on three large warehouses We use sustainable materials in our products. Some examples are: Bamboo Desktops, Drawers, & Motion Boards: The world's fastest-growing plant, Moso bamboo is a grass that grows as quickly as an inch an hour Eco Curve Desktops: Eco Curve desktops use 100% recycled MDF and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry due to not using edgebanding, backer boards, adhesives, or solvents Rubberwood Desktops: Pará rubber trees produce 99% of the world's natural rubber latex. The rubber production lifespan of these trees is exhausted after about 25-30 years. Our rubberwood desktops give the trees a second life Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status. To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept agency resumes. UPLIFT Desk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.