3D Artist

KOMPAN US is in search of a skilled 3D Artist to join our team, playing a crucial role in transforming fitness and playground plans from AutoCAD into captivating 3D renders, animations, and Virtual Tours using 3ds Max.

This position requires close collaboration with Sales Representatives and Architectural Planners to ensure that the visualizations align with client needs and project objectives. The visualizer will create an engaging and imaginative environment through product selection, customization, juxtaposition, and surface design on projects across the North American region, ensuring the experience of KOMPAN's three tenants of play: Wow, Stay, Develop.

This position will collaborate closely with other departments in back-office roles such as Pre Sales, Project Sales Coordination, Project Coordination, and Install, as well as on-site colleagues working in the field as Project Managers and Sales Representatives.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You’ll Do

Interpret AutoCAD plans into 3ds Max Scenes for visualization

Use equipment selection, customization, juxtaposition and surfacing design to tell stories and build engaging experiences

Translate topographical contours into accurate 3D embankments and terrain

Use Forestpack and Railclone to apply foliage, hardscape, infrastructure, vehicles, and characters

Use Vray to light and render scenes in appealing compositions that tell a visual story and draw the audience in

Paint and illustrate digitally in Photoshop to convey customized product designs using a digital drawing tablet

Create Fly-through animations that showcase both the products and the space in a fun and cinematic way

Render and set up Virtual panoramic tours that allow the viewer to become immersed in the experience as if they were in the space

Utilize multi-pass compositing in Photoshop and After Effects to bring your renders to life and add that post-production POP

Work within a regional group of designers to coordinate work and project responsibilities

Pay special attention to inclusive features such as curb heights, thresholds, and accessible pathways in the final renders

Create visually compelling presentations that tell a story about proposed design solutions

Occasionally present design solutions to clients or end users

What You’ll Need

Proficiency in 3ds Max + Vray (or experience with Maya, Zbrush, Cinema4D, Rhino, Revit, Arnold, Blender, Cycles, or similar 3D software), Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, Wacom Tablet (or similar digital sketch tablet)

Proficient in character, vehicle, and prop design, with the capability to produce turnarounds that preserve scale, perspective, and volume.

Bachelor’s degree or greater in an applicable field including Animation, Game design, interior design, architectural design, etc.

Experience in architectural visualization, Product design and visualization, 3D modeling, game design, VFX, Illustration, playground design, amusement park design, waterpark design, etc.

Proficiency in navigating a pipeline that encompasses various stages and employs multiple software applications that all need to shake hands

Experience in interpreting site plans, ensuring accuracy in scale, and comprehending topographical features

Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment to meet deadlines and visual expectations

Ability to communicate ideas quickly and clearly through illustration with a strong understanding of appeal and concept

Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Online portfolio that demonstrates strong design and visualization skills

Ability to develop and communicate a project design narrative through compelling presentations

Experience working with clients preferred

Passion for creating amazing playgrounds

This is a hybrid position located in north Austin.

Perks and Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.