What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Artist position at 109 Clayton Supply Inc.?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented General 3D Artist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the 3D art world, specifically within the home building and construction industry. You will work alongside experienced 3D artists, designers, and developers to produce high-quality visual content for a range of software applications, marketing campaigns, and client presentations. As a 3D Artist, you will be responsible for creating 3D models, textures, lighting setups, and animations, working primarily in Unreal Engine, 3ds Max, Substance, and various other industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. Your work will directly contribute to the visualization of architectural designs, real estate presentations, virtual tours, and product marketing content. Key Responsibilities: 3D Modeling: Create and optimize 3D models of homes, buildings, environments, and interior elements based on provided references and project requirements. Texturing & Shading: Develop realistic textures and materials using Substance Painter and other texturing tools, ensuring high-quality assets that fit project needs. Lighting & Rendering: Set up lighting scenes in Unreal Engine and 3ds Max to enhance the realism and aesthetics of the final render. Asset Optimization: Optimize 3D assets for use in real-time engines, ensuring smooth performance for interactive experiences and virtual tours. Animation & Motion Graphics: Assist in creating animations for product demonstrations, virtual tours, or marketing materials using tools like After Effects. Collaboration: Work closely with the design and development teams to ensure visual assets are aligned with project requirements and technical specifications. Post-Production Support: Provide assistance in post-production for rendering and compositing 3D assets into final marketing content using Photoshop, After Effects, and other software as needed. Feedback & Iteration: Take constructive feedback and make adjustments to assets and designs to improve quality and meet client needs. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in 3D Art, Animation, Graphic Design, Architecture, or related fields (or equivalent practical experience). Familiarity with key industry-standard software, including: Unreal Engine (basic understanding) 3ds Max (or equivalent 3D modeling software) Photoshop and Illustrator (for texture work, image editing, and design) Substance Painter (or other texturing tools) After Effects (basic knowledge for motion graphics or animations) Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering processes. Solid problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn and improve your technical skills. Ability to work within project timelines and prioritize tasks effectively. Excellent attention to detail and a passion for creating visually stunning, high-quality assets. A collaborative mindset with good communication skills to work effectively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with architectural visualization or knowledge of the home building industry. Understanding of real-time rendering workflows in Unreal Engine. Basic knowledge of VR/AR technologies and workflows. Experience working with 3D scanning or photogrammetry data. A strong portfolio demonstrating 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering skills. Busienss Unit - BIMaire Our passion is simple, and it's been our focus since 1956. We want to help people across America achieve the dream of homeownership. Today we build, sell, finance and insure our homes from coast to coast. Clayton is organized into six businesses that offer opportunities across multiple industries. Our success is in our team members - join our team and see how you can make us stronger. Corporate team members help support each business under the Clayton umbrella. This includes everything from our wellness team, internal audit, accounting/finance, digital marketing, legal, facilities and much more! We believe our strength is our people and we attract those who make us better. Our team members are encouraged to try new things, have a strong work-life balance and continue to grow their skill sets. We are in the middle of a digital transformation, and at Clayton Technology, our team members get that. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. With over 350 information technology team members, we help drive and support every business unit at Clayton by providing innovative technology solutions. Clayton Tech provides services to the entire company, including everything from strategy and planning to software development and IT operations. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, currently building more than 45,000 homes per year. We are committed to providing quality, beautiful homes to families across America, and it’s all possible with the knowledge and expertise of our hardworking team members. More than 1,900 team members support Clayton Retail, with over 350 retail centers across the United States. Our home consultants help customers choose from hundreds of floor plans and customize a new home to meet their needs. Clayton Retail, alongside our eight other retail brands, sells more than 17,000 homes annually, as we help people achieve the American dream of homeownership. Clayton Connect, part of Clayton Home Building Group, is responsible for safely transporting our homes and making sure they arrive free of damage. More than 200 team members cover an average of 6,000 miles a day, knowing they are doing more than delivering a home - they are delivering a family’s dream.