Fuse
3D Experiential Designer
Fuse - Chittenden County, VT; Vermont, US
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Fuse Overview Fuse is a full-service marketing agency based in Winooski, Vermont that creates authentic brand engagement for teens and young adults. Fuse specializes in planning and executing sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing programs. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, Fuse believes that life should be a balance of making deadlines and making first chair on a powder day. We work hard because we love what we do and are committed to being the best. Fuse fosters a creative environment that encourages people to share insights and inspiration. If this sounds like a lifestyle made for you, then Fuse wants to hear from you. We specialize in creating immersive, unforgettable experiences through innovative marketing solutions. We work with top-tier brands to design and execute impactful campaigns that captivate and engage audiences. We are looking for a talented 3D Designer to join our creative team and help elevate our marketing efforts through visually stunning and dynamic assets. Fuse offers a hybrid working environment. Fuse employees are welcome to work remotely 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) and work in the Winooski, Vermont headquarters on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to collaborate with coworkers and clients. At this time we are only interviewing candidates based in or willing to relocate to Vermont. Job Summary: As a 3D Designer focused on experiential marketing and event assets, you will bring to life cutting-edge 3D visuals that enhance live events, brand activations, and other immersive marketing experiences. You’ll work within our creative team to create compelling 3D renderings, animations, and visual concepts that align with our clients' marketing objectives, ensuring an unforgettable experience for their target audience. Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Create 3D Visuals: Produce high-quality 3D renderings, models, animations, and immersive visuals for use in experiential marketing campaigns, live events, exhibitions, pop-ups, and digital marketing collateral
- Concept Development: Work closely with clients, project managers, and other creatives to conceptualize and design 3D assets that align with the event's vision, brand goals, and audience experience
- Collaboration: Partner with event designers, graphic designers, and production teams to integrate your 3D designs into larger event concepts, ensuring seamless execution
- Asset Production: Deliver a variety of assets, including static 3D renders, animated visuals, and interactive models for both digital and physical event spaces. Work with designers and production team to translate 3D visuals into flats and mechanical templates when the project is ready to go into final production
- Render and Animation: Create lifelike renderings, walkthrough animations, and 3D product simulations to showcase events, booths, activations, and brand storytelling elements
- Innovative Design Solutions: Propose and develop new techniques and visual styles to stay ahead of trends in experiential marketing and digital media
- Presentation and Revisions: Present 3D designs to clients and internal teams, incorporating feedback and making revisions as needed to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project goals
- File Management & Delivery: Organize and manage design files in an efficient way for team collaboration and asset delivery
- Proven Expertise in 3D Design: Strong portfolio showcasing experience in 3D modeling, rendering, and animation for events or experiential marketing
- Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills with industry-standard 3D modeling and rendering software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, 3DS Max, SketchUp, Enscape, Dimension,Unreal Engine, or similar tools. Proficiency in modern AI tools for 3D applications. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, including After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience with VR/AR: Familiarity with creating content for virtual or augmented reality environments is a plus
- Understanding of Event Marketing: Previous experience designing assets for live events, trade shows, or experiential marketing campaigns is preferred
- Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for design, typography, and color theory, with a focus on creating assets that engage and captivate audiences
- Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Be able to work individually, with a high level of motivation, and in a group, where many people play key roles in the final project outcome
- Time Management: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to design challenges in the context of experiential marketing and events
- Aesthetic Sensibility: Understanding of current design trends and the ability to create cutting-edge, visually striking designs that align with the latest experiential marketing trends
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, 3D Animation, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3+ years of experience in 3D design, preferably in experiential marketing, event production, or related fields
- 75% Employer-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees & dependents
- Health Savings Account contribution
- Health care opt-out stipend in lieu of employer coverage
- Employer paid life/disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Fitness, ski pass & cell phone stipends
- On-site skate ramp & recreation/fitness room
- Fuse gear closet including outdoor gear to borrow and access to free ski and mountain bike day passes
- Dog friendly office
- Winter Wednesdays – work starts at noon!
- Summer Fridays – work ends at 1pm!
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 15 vacation days to start, plus personal and sick days and your birthday off!
- Paid volunteer hours
- Week-long company closure during the last week of the year
- Annual Company Ski/Ride Day
- Company happy hours, seasonal outings, and lots of fun
- Opportunity to engage in the local community via Fuse’s company pillar committees: Fuse Culture Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Environment & Sustainability Committee