3D Production Artist

A 3D production artist creates three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects to be used in various creative projects
such as films, video games, digital advertising campaigns, VR/MR/AR, visual search and other channels. Production requires a combination of hand-drawing/computer software techniques and the ability to understand human needs in context.

Required

o 3D Max, Autodesk Maya or comparable rendering software with a portfolio showing examples of both professional and forward-thinking 3D experiences with a strong understanding of color, texture, and light, and how these elements work together

o Timeline-based animation and rendering for various outputs and channels

o AdobeCC (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Duties

o Develop 3D models and animations for a myriad of uses

o You can modify/work with assets created by other artists

o POC 3D scanning solutions

o Create mockups of projects as preliminary visual examples of the final product

o Work closely with other designers

o Want to learn about programming VR/MR and AR experiences

o Able to work with engineering and business

o Meet deadlines and deliver quality work

Education

o B.A. in Fine Arts, Multimedia, 3D Art, Sculpture, Animation, Graphic Design (with a focus on 3D modelling)

o Prior experience working in a professional capacity as a production artist

About Us

The FTD Magellan Innovation Lab walks, talks, breathes, eats, sleeps and dreams experimentation, collaboration and continuous learning used to identify and act on opportunities that extend existing or non-existing capabilities of the enterprise. Magellan is focused on solving "wicked" problems in the context of gifting and receiving, cut flower supply and value chains, and the (present) future of ecommerce through extensive research, trial and error, and feedback. Magellan houses state of the art hardware and software to prototype/POC, test, and explore, including state of the art 3D hardware and software, devices and more.