Arc'teryx Equipment is hiring a
Senior 3D Technical Specialist

Summary

The job is for a temporary Senior 3D Technical Specialist at ARC’TERYX in the Product Creation department. The role involves creating and disseminating 3D design processes, improving 3D libraries, and building relationships with designers and cross-functional teams. The position is based in North Vancouver, BC and open to hybrid remote work.

Requirements

• A degree/diploma in design, graphic arts, or a similar field
• 5+ years’ experience in the application of 3D creation technologies for apparel, soft and hardgoods (accessories, bags, footwear)
• Technically proficient with various technologies: CLO3D / Vstitcher, Substance Suite (Designer and Sampler), Modo, Blender and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiar with the export of UV maps and interoperability of 3D file types across various DCCs
• Highly skilled in creating photo-realistic renders of 3D objects
• Can translate complex technical language into demos and documented processes for successful onboarding of new users
• Familiar with basic coding language (IE: Python) and can create basic scripting
• Technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype

Responsibilities

• Creating digitally accurate representations of physical assets, materials, and trims
• Applying surface design details, including material textures and trims to 3D renderings and support in revisions as needed
• Leading the onboarding of new users and sharing of best practices, providing advanced 3D design, visualization and prototyping tools and training
• Supporting in the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all 3D libraries (materials, trims, avatars, poses, etc.)
• Providing best practice knowledge for advanced renderings; creating and maintaining render scenarios, including lighting
• Maintaining industry knowledge; continuously discovering, evaluating, and sharing other advanced digital creation technologies in support of design and company objectives
• Implementing CLO3D within the apparel product design and development workflow
• Creating checkpoints throughout the asset creation process to ensure asset compliance and sign off by the appropriate partner
• Identifying opportunities to reduce sampling using 3D technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Remains highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Effectively balances autonomy and collaboration
• Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for
• An excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independently
• Entrepreneurial and innovative
• Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Benefits

• $91,000 - $114,000 a year
• A competitive bonus program and benefits