Digital Shelf 3D Graphic Designer (Remote)

Digital Shelf 3D Graphic Designer - Are you ready to make a difference? School Specialty is dedicated to transforming education for the better. Our success is fueled by a team of passionate innovators who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students. Are you ready to make an impact? Job Summary: As the Digital Shelf 3D Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for bringing School Specialty’s products to life across our portfolio of digital commerce channels. This role will be responsible for owning the creation and organization of product images and scenes in our product configurator. Accountable for maintaining and managing approved digital assets in Product Configurator, Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems. This position will be closely aligned with our Merchandising, Product Development and Marketing groups managing projects to be sure that our brand story is being communicated in a way that is both consistent and impactful. You will also work closely within your Digital Shelf content team, so be sure the finished product or brand page created a best-in-class experience for our customer. Work Location: This will be a remote role. What you’ll do: 3D Design Design, develop, integrate, and maintain materials, textures, and 3D assets for our Implementation and Sales teams Help maintain a high level of perceived fidelity on products across multiple industries, including medical, manufacturing, apparel and commercial Work in tandem with team members to build polished prototypes, proof of concepts, and final products Conceptualize, present, and execute ideas with team members and clients 2D Design Create, update, and maintain impactful, brand consistent digital assets for all products and brands across multiple categories of business Work with business owners and SMEs on to ensure the brand story is being delivered consistently and accurately Maintain flexibility to accommodate various requirements with respect to size, layout, etc. across the various channels General Responsibilities Quickly and accurately respond to requests for recommended changes Work with other Digital Shelf team members to ensure deadlines are met Maintain awareness of current industry standards and seek out emerging market trends What we expect you to bring to the table: Expert knowledge of materials creation and lighting Advanced knowledge of material creation tools such as Substance Painter, Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax, ZBrush, Blender, etc. Proficiency in creating complex UV layouts that achieve a consistent texel density A good understanding of physically based rendering principles / PBR Materials Seamless texture creation from reference images Integration of model, textures, and procedural materials into a final asset Ability to work with a large variety of asset types: our products range from large industrial equipment to apparel Proficiency with 3DSMax, Maya, or similar for asset modelling and creation Proficiency with modeling techniques and best practices, including: clean edge flow, mesh resolution control, high/low poly bake workflows, and object hierarchy organization Ability to create lightweight yet realistic looking models optimized for web and mobile devices Ability to create models with interchangeable, modular components for use in online and e-commerce configurators Model construction design based on concept and reference imagery Geometry simplification and polygon reduction from CAD or FBX files 3D scanning experience and modelling based on point clouds may prove useful Comfort in learning new tools/programs and custom engines Skilled at balancing model quality and performance optimizations Strong understanding of composition, materials, color, and lighting Ability to translate real-world reference imagery into a photoreal asset Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to work in a fast, competitive, changing environment. Strong organizational, time-management and analytical skills Strong presentation and facilitation skills; Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently Ability to think and act decisively, making the best use of available information and resources Minimum Required Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience in Digital Commerce working as a content specialist, content writer, content designer, or merchandising specialist Fluent in design tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. Experience working on owned B2B and/or D2C eCommerce platforms and etail channels including Amazon, Walmart, and Target Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) Systems and Digital Asset Management (DAM) Systems Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design preferred or equivalent working experience Portfolio of work showcasing examples of brand marketing across various uses Education and/or Certifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design preferred or equivalent working experience Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision (effective day 1), basic life insurance, disability coverage, PAID parental leave, wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, Educational Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, annual paid Volunteer time, and so much more! We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time. If you share our passion, we need to talk. Just imagine what we could do together. Physical and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem-solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data. Additional Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Opportunities@SchoolSpecialty.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #LI-Remote Job Grade 10