3D Artist

3D Artist - Architectural visualization at IKEA Marketing & Communications
Working with 3D in IKEA is a co-creation. From product development to cutting edge 3D artistry, deep learning and latest research. All to make computer graphics scalable to reach the many. What makes us special is that our business demands quality that needs to last a decade. A real challenge. In order for that to happen we need to be in the center of setting the industry standards. We have a continuous flow of collaborations with the best in the field. And we need a bunch more of really talented 3D passionate people.
Job Description
As an Artist in our 3D Artist Competence team, you will combine 3D, creativity and technology to produce high quality CGI content while exploring new ways to minimize production time and costs. You will be working on a broad scope of projects and in various project teams, delivering high quality communication content that will inspire and engage the end-consumer and enhance the IKEA offer.
Examples of responsibilities in this role are:
Deliver high quality 3D content in time, but also consciously balance quality, time and cost.
Understand the project requirements, conceptualizing creative ideas and support in the development of storyboards and concepts.
Build interior architecture, populate and fine-tune the scene, with the main focus on lighting and composition.
Keep up to date with trends within the industry, as well as new tools, techniques, and software.
Work proactively to build good relationships within project teams and collaborate effectively with other competences as for example Interior Designers, Art Directors and Producers across the production workflow.
Find new CGI opportunities enabled by 3D.

Qualifications
Our 3D Artists are people with an eye for details and passion for action, speed, processes, and creativity!
You'll need:
5+ years working experience in architectural visualization, 3D, or relevant area.
Strong in animation
Fluent in 3ds Max and V-Ray
Solid understanding of game engines (Unreal, Unity), and real-time assets
Strong in Marvelous Designer, Forest Pack, Phoenix or similar
Strong in compositing using Photoshop, Nuke and/or After Effects
Excellent creativity and artistic skills. An eye for light, composition, and realism.
Ability to adopt and adapt rapidly to new or changing technology.
The ability to work well in a team, communicate and be proactive.
Willingness to give and take feedback.
Be organized, structured and have the ability to self-manage.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Application
We are looking forward to see your application. This ad was published on the 7th of June and will be open for 10 days.
Location
This role is a permanent position based in Älmhult, Sweden.
At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant.
This is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or closed offices. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter our workplace, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world. Our office is an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world