3D Design Director Job at Olberding Brand Family in Columbus

Bring your skills and experience to a place where you can make an impact. Browse our current openings and apply today. A Great Place to Work – an Interconnected Team of Crossfunctional Talent Join a team that has been recognized as one of the Enquirer Media’s Top Workplaces for a total of 9 times over the last 10 years – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. OUR VALUES PASSION Exhibits boundless enthusiasm to serve our clients, our company and each other, resulting in unparalleled client experience. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Finds new solutions to existing problems or identifies and leverages new opportunities to advance company or client goals. CURIOSITY Seeks to improve oneself through learning of any kind: formal training, mentoring, volunteering, etc. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Develops strong internal relationships within and across teams to foster thoughtful, collaborative solutions. TRUSTED ADVISOR Develops strong external relationships through empathy and service, resulting in heightened client trust and engagement with the company. UPLIFT AND EMPOWER Views others with a Growth Mindset, believing in their potential and finds ways to help them achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves. PERKS OF BEING PART OF THE OLBERDING BRAND FAMILY Competitive Pay At OBF, we believe in recognizing and rewarding exceptional talent. When you choose to be a part of our team, you can expect a competitive base salary that is commensurate with your skills, experience, and market trends. Robust Benefits Package Comprehensive benefits packages include health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Flexible Work Arrangement We believe in accommodating our clients and our staff. Approved flexible work arrangements allow team members to balance the duties of work and home life more effectively. Your well-being matters to us. We provide wellness programs, onsite fitness center at some locations, and resources to help you stay healthy and active. Professional Development We invest in our employees’ growth. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, classes, and mentorship programs are part of our commitment to helping you reach your career goals. Work Culture Join a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and belonging. At OBF, we foster a supportive and diverse workplace culture where every voice is heard, and employee engagement activities are the norm. Position: 3D Design Director Location: Columbus, OH Job Id: 650 # of Openings: 1 3D Design Director Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team! We are seeking an experienced and visionary 3D Design Director to lead the creative direction of our 3D/CGI offering at Olberding Brand Family. In this role, you will guide a talented team of 3D artists, 3D designers, and animators to bring bold ideas to life while ensuring excellence in visual storytelling and execution. This is both a leadership and hands-on position, where you’ll get to work very closely with other 3D Designers and Artists. As a key collaborator, you’ll also work across the broader creative and marketing teams to champion and execute innovative design solutions, and ensure our work consistently brings out the best in brands. *Only candidates with Cinema 4D experience will be considered* Duties and Responsibilities Include: Develop and oversee the artistic vision for most 3D/CGI creative projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and department standards. Lead, inspire, and mentor designers, animators, and production staff. Collaborate with clients, producers, and creative teams to conceptualize and pitch compelling ideas and solutions. Guide the creative process from initial brief to final delivery, including pre-production, modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering. Review and approve creative work to maintain consistent quality and artistic integrity. Present concepts, storyboards, and iterations ensuring their vision is captured. Obsessed with the industry by staying up-to-date on trends, tools, and techniques to push the boundaries of 3D/CGI design and animation. Work closely with producers, technical directors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and timely project delivery. Qualifications Include: 10+ years of experience in 3D/CGI animation, motion design, or a related field. 2+ years of leading, mentoring creative team. Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Design, Fine Arts, or Visual Communication. AI experience, preferred. GPU render farm (Octane), Adobe Substance, Rizum, Real Flow, X-Particles preferred. Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, Illustrator). Understand the basic principles of design, composition, color, motion and storytelling. Experience managing teams and leading creative projects from concept to completion. Strong presentation and communication skills, both internally and with clients. Benefits Include: Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k and profit sharing). Onsite 24/7 fitness center. Named one of Cincinnati’s top workplaces. PTO, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off and 10 observed holidays. Parental leave. The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr