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Lime Media Group, Inc.

3D Production

Rockwall, TX

The 3D Production role is responsible for creating and rendering high-quality 3D visualizations and ... Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite , especially Photoshop , Illustrator , and After Effects

Piping Rock

3D Render Artist

Bohemia, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Render Artist is responsible for creating high-quality in-house 3D renderings that support the ... Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop & Illustrator * Have a great understanding ...

Akima, LLC

Intermediate 3D Artist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Models will be used in Unity 3D and Unreal game engines for virtual training applications ... Must have experience using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. * Must present portfolio of past game ...

Paxos Labs

3D Motion & Marketing Designer

Create 3D illustrations, motion sequences, and animations that reflect our brand aesthetic. * Build and expand our marketing design system. * Collaborate closely with product design, marketing, and ...

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3D Artist and Designer

Pro Energy Services

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

3D Artist and Designer
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing-a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world-is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
The 3D artist and designer visualizes PROENERGY solutions in 2D and 3D drawings and renders while supporting the graphic design function. This position collaborates across lines of business, engineering, and marketing to transform engineering ideas and technical files into engaging and educational visuals. The artist develops 2D drawings along with 3D visualizations that inform customers in technical documentation, digital marketing, and other interactive applications.
Reports To: VP Marketing
Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041
Position Responsibilities
  • Operational Excellence: Effectively visualize PROENERGY equipment, components, and parts with world-class drawings, renders, graphics, animations, and technical illustrations. The position is key to maintaining the PROENERGY brand across a wide range of marketing, sales, and technical documentation channels.
  • Program Management: Oversee the creation, approval, and archiving of 2D and 3D assets across technical manuals and training channels. The position requires technical 3D skills, a team mindset, and a talent for design, storytelling, and visual communication.
  • Needs Assessment: Identify gaps in customer experience through feedback across business lines and functions. The position is proactive and empowered to make recommendations to tell the PROENERGY story through effective, world-class visuals.
  • Design Support: Assist the Creative Marketing Manager with layout and design support for digital and print channels. This position supports the broader marketing team with their artistic talent.

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation, Graphic Design, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years' directly related experience.
  • Experience: Extensive experience and portfolio in graphics and design:
    • 2D and 3D drawings and renders, preferably in a manufacturing or technology environment across technical documentation, digital, and other marketing applications.
    • Expertise in 3D model software such as 3ds Max; Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); and experience in working with and rendering from CAD engineering files.
    • Ability to work strategically and collaboratively with multiple internal teams and across technical and support functions.
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
  • Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen.

It is PROENERGY's policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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