ROLE: 3D Artist
TEAM: CREATIVE LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Salt XC is an agency driven by the philosophy of Experiential Commerce™, our unique framework for designing better consumer experiences that earn attention and drive action. We take an integrated approach that connects a brand’s consumer’s online and offline experiences through data, media and the memorable moments that drive brand transactions.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As a 3D Experiential Designer at SALT XC, you should have extensive knowledge of 3D design software (ideally more than one) and a true sense of experiential thinking when it comes to consumer journey and flow. Ultimately, an excellent hire for this role will ensure that the world-class ideas for our clients are brought to life at the concept phase in a way that excites and helps us lock in fresh new ideas in the XM space.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Manage all 3D conceptual design projects from concept to delivery
- Manage 3D designs from conception to delivery
- Review junior designer drafts to ensure quality
- Generate fresh concepts in partnership with our Creative leads
- Work alongside fellow designers to implement 2D elements into concepts
- Ensure brand consistency throughout various marketing projects
- Liaise between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met
- Keep up to date with industry developments
- Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
- Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
- Adapt existing illustrations
- Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
- Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
- Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
- Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication
- Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
- Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
- Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
- Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- A university degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, creative advertising, graphic communications or cartooning or completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience is required more would be preferred
- Must have extensive knowledge of at least 1 or more 3D design software e.g. Autodesk, Blender, ZBrush, SketchUp
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure within tight timelines
- Excellent attention to creative detail
- Client focused, efficient with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communicator
- Ability to show initiative, and works well as a team player
- Ability to supervise junior designers
- English speaking is required
SALT’S VALUE
- Salt of the Earth: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other.
- Do What's Right: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected.
- Earn It: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive.
- Make things Better: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do.
- Seek Different Perspectives: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better.
Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
