Renderer

Job Description: As a 3D Artist/ Renders your main responsibilities will be to create 3d renders to be used as assets for our website, social media platforms, packaging, trade shows, and retail environments. You will be equally responsible for high-end digital retouching for photography and in many cases, compositing 3d renders into them as well. Other duties include creating 3d cables, animations, video editing, and organizing/maintaining our Digital Asset Library to company standards. Specific responsibilities include: Creating 3d renders in Keyshot to be us ed as assets for our website, social media platforms, packaging, trade shows, and retail environments. Being able to produce high-end digital retouching for photography and in many cases, compositing 3d renders into them as well. Creating 3d cables in Cinema 4D, Maya, or SolidWorks. Creating animations and outputting files in AfterEffects. Editing videos and outputting desired files in Premiere Pro. Organizing and maintaining our Digital Asset Library to company standards. Having expert knowledge of Photoshop including best practices for advanced retouching, compositing, layer style techniques, tools, and masking techniques. Accepting the challenge of exploring and gaining expertise in the growing list of design tools for rendering and retouching. Collaborating with Marketing, Innovation Creative Group (ICG), and Innovation Design Group (IDG) to incorporate feedback on product use and representation. Having the ability to give and take constructive criticism. Being able to receive and follow directions from your manager. Being able to see a project through on your own from start to finish to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Being a team player by continuously contributing to the collective knowledge of the Studio for the purpose of elevating everyone's skill set. Being proactive in sharing tips and tricks with the team to help make everything we produce better. Having the ability to communicate with other members effectively and clearly in the organization via Email, Teams, and Workfront. Being able to embrace and apply the company core values while in the workplace. Having the ability to output required file types and specifications to be delivered to the correct teams or file locations. Having the ability to output files to the company guide lines and standards (including retouching, color correcting, cropping, optimizing, and uploading images into the database). Removing imperfections, compositing images, and color-correcting images as directed. Using best judgment practices to execute tasks required to get the desired image outcome while retouching and rendering. Preparing, naming, and handing off final images to Production according to their requested specifications. Being able to backup all working files to the server daily to ensure that no work is lost. Uploading all finalized 3d models to the Digital Asset Library for other members of the team to access. Being able to manage your time efficiently by using the best techniques for the job at hand. Correctly naming and uploading all final deliverables to the Digital Asset Management system. Working with Traffic and Marketing to prioritize image requests based on business priorities and scheduled deadlines. Aiding and assisting freelance resources as needed to ensure the success of all projects that are assigned to them. Maintaining the Digital Asset Library for all final images that are organized and accessible to all creative staff members. Proactively managing projects with Traffic and Marketing to control feedback loops and alert teams of any risk to the deadline or competing feedback. Alerting your manager in a timely fashion if any projects are at risk of not meeting deadlines. Being able to manage your workload and vet project prioritization to ensure resources spent are aligned with the business case. Keyshot requirements: Must be familiar with Keyshot 9 (and up) and HDR editor Ability to import CAD data into Keyshot Understanding of different materials and finishes in Keyshot Familiar with 2D & 3D compositing Familiar with best practices in Keyshot for matching perspectives and angles Knowledge of Keyshot animation is a plus Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support the IS0 system. Comply with the Health and Safety requirements of Belkin. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Understand and follow company rules and regulations. Perform all other duties as assigned and required. Core Competencies: Quality: Must be attentive to detail and accuracy. Must be committed to excellence. Must be able to present work in a professional format with an accurate and organized filing system. Must look for improvements continuously, within the work you produce, and always go the extra mile to present a complete and polished final image. Must monitor quality levels and find root causes of quality problems, own/act on quality problems. Problem Solving/Analysis: Must be able to break down problems into smaller components, understand underlying issues, simplify, and process complex issues, understand the difference between critical details and unimportant facts. Communication: Must communicate well both verbally and in writing, create accurate and punctual reports, alert teams to resource issues, confirm project prioritization, share information and ideas with others, have good listening skills. Sense of Urgency: Must prioritize well, show energy and enthusiasm, react to opportunities, instill urgency in others, and meet deadlines. Teamwork: Must meet all team deadlines and responsibilities, listen to others and value opinions, help team leaders to meet goals, welcome and help newcomers and promote a team atmosphere. Personal Organization: Must keep information organized and accessible, maintain a clean/functional workspace, work systematically/efficiently, and manage time well. Technical Skills: Must understand specialty equipment, keep knowledge up to date, become a technical resource for others, follow technology best practices and standards. Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a 3D Artist & Retoucher for print and/or a web-related environment. Bachelor's degree (or comparable work experience demonstrating ongoing professional development in technology) is required. Ability to read/write/speak fluent English Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, and Bridge). Expert knowledge of Keyshot 9 (and above). Able to work in both PC and MAC environments are a must. Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Maya, and SolidWorks is a plus. Able to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team. Highly detailed oriented, possess excellent communication skills, assertiveness, self-starter, ability to keep projects moving on predetermined production schedules, and have strong computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot. Workfront knowledge a plus What you're getting into We've got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best. You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you'll be motivated to pursue the ideal. Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you'll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Disability and Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace. All candidates applying for a job in the EMEA region, please review the Applicant Privacy notice HERE Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong At Belkin, people come first. Without question, the single greatest contributing factor to our over 40 years of success is our talented and ambitious staff. We've found that by creating an inspirational, supportive and enriching environment, we thrive. Around here, it's not about fancy titles, strong political positioning skills, or a healthy list of names to drop. It's about results. We know what needs to be achieved, and we work together to get the job done. Each of us uses our individual knowledge, creativity and resources to come up with fresh ideas and new concepts we can truly own. With that independence comes a high degree of responsibility and accountability, but we always rise to the occasion. We're loyal to our coworkers, to our brands, and to the company. We lead by example to motivate those around us. We all share a passion for winning and are committed to building upon our success. We're focused on the future and excited to show the world that the best is yet to come.