3D CAD Artist
Job Title: 3D CAD Artist (Jewelry Design)
Job Type: Full-time / Remote
Work Hours: PST
Job Overview
We’re helping our client, a leading e-commerce jewelry brand, find a skilled 3D CAD Artist to create precise, high-quality 3D models and photorealistic renders of fine jewelry pieces. In this role, you’ll transform sketches and concepts into production-ready 3D assets while ensuring exceptional attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship for e-commerce presentations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine intricate 3D jewelry designs (e.g., rings, pendants, earrings) using industry-standard CAD tools such as RhinoGold, Matrix, ZBrush, or Blender.
- Optimize models for high-resolution rendering (KeyShot, V-Ray, Octane) to generate e-commerce-friendly visuals, including multi-angle views, zoom details, and lifestyle shots.
- Verify the production readiness of CAD files, ensuring structural integrity, proper gemstone settings, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with designers to accurately translate sketches and concepts into 3D assets.
- Retouch renders by adjusting lighting, materials, and reflections to achieve hyper-realistic presentations.
- Maintain a structured digital library of 3D assets for efficient reuse.
Requirements
- Proficiency in jewelry CAD software (e.g., RhinoGold, Matrix, or equivalent).
- Extensive experience with rendering tools (KeyShot, Blender Cycles, or V-Ray).
- Understanding of jewelry fabrication processes, including casting, stone setting, and polishing.
- Ability to produce clean, watertight models suitable for 3D printing and production.
- A portfolio showcasing jewelry-focused 3D work, encompassing both CAD models and final renders.
Bonus Skills:
- Familiarity with AI tools for rapid prototyping, such as AI-assisted design iterations.
- Experience with AR/3D product configurators for e-commerce applications.