Brand VIE is a design studio that create visual foundation of design storytelling and customer communication to support North America Brand and Marketing. Our dynamic design team craft compelling visual stories of our products that elevate brand communication and enhance customer experiences. Be part of our mission to shape unforgettable design that inspires and connects! As an automotive visualization graphic designer, the candidate will be skilled in creating and delivering impactful high-fidelity, photorealistic 2D images, 3D models, and animations to represent future vehicles, interior design, or accessories that supports design storytelling and our brand's narrative strategies. Candidate's creativity will contribute to developing design frameworks that enhance customer experience across various platforms. Candidate will be working closely with various teams to ensure a cohesive visual identity across all project touchpoints. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Work with design team, and other cross functional teams to create, develop, and deliver exceptional visualizations of automotive designs, including renderings, infographics, and promotional materials
- 3D Visualization & animation: Create photorealistic renderings and animations of vehicles (exterior/interior) for, design reviews and marketing
- Motion Graphics Design: Develop animated content for references and/or use for marketing content
- Storytelling: Create, shape, narrative-driven visual storyboard
- Develop and maintain a cohesive visual style that aligns with Brand's identity and story across various platforms
- Utilize advanced software to produce high-quality images and animations
- Stay up-to-date and conduct research on industry trends and technologies to ensure innovative and relevant visual content
- Clearly communicate design concept intent to the design team, leadership team, and other stakeholders
- Respond and incorporate feedback and direction to refine visuals from leadership when required
- Contribute positively to the implementation of the vision and future success of the Studio
- Manage multiple design projects while meeting deadlines
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Automotive Design, or related field (ie Game Design)
- 5 years of experience in automotive, 3D visualization, CGI, or related industries ( ie Game Design )
- Proven experience in strong understanding of automotive design, materials (CMF), and 3D modeling pipelines
- Strong portfolio demonstrating experience demonstrating creative and technical expertise
- Proficiency in software such as Blender, Unreal, Autodesk Alias, VRED, and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere)
- Proficiency in presentations tools such as PowerPoint
- Experience with UI/UX design and great knowledge of designing for web and mobile platforms
- Knowledge of video editing and motion graphics
- Proficiency in AI tools
- Excellent artistic sense and attention to details such as composition, cinematic lighting, and automotive styling trends
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Adaptability, Team spirit, Collective mindset, Solution-oriented, Flexibility in communication, Proactive attitude to make proposals in pressured setting
Portfolio Requirements: This position requires a portfolio be submitted with your application. Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement. Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:
- Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying
- Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest
- When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e.: if a full model is presented, provide explanation to explain you were responsible for the full model or that your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model)
- Although depictions of your professional work are needed, you're also welcome to submit work you've accomplished on a personal basis; however, the two should be separated and kept in separate sections of the portfolio
- When naming your portfolio, please use the following naming convention: Lastname-firstname-portfolio.pdf
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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