Associate 3D Designer

Requisition #235497 – Full-time, first shift with up to 25% travel.

About the role

Support the creation of architecturally accurate, photo-real CG models, finished renderings, animations, and virtual experiences of aircraft interiors, exteriors, and sections. Provide expertise in 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering, working from handwritten instructions, sketches, and engineering drawings using advanced visualization software. The primary audience is internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Utilize current applications and learn new solutions as necessary, including Autodesk Maya, Unity, Unreal, Keyshot, Nuke, Mudbox, MentalRay, Iray, Vray, Substance Designer, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy of assets for use in printed collateral, websites, and mobile applications.
• Provide interior and exterior rendering packages aligned with Interior Design and Sales objectives.
• Provide backup support for formal customer presentations with Sales, Completions, Delivery, and Interior Design teams.
• Interface with Marketing, Design, and Engineering to ensure accuracy of renderings.
• Support the development of Gulfstream aircraft liveries to meet customer design expectations and internal operational requirements.
• Provide on-site support for Gulfstream Design at key customer-facing events (e.g., NBAA, EBACE, new aircraft launch events).
• Maintain a working knowledge of 3D software and collaborate with senior teammates and Business Technology to diagnose and resolve software/hardware issues.
• Support and update 3D configurations of all current and prior production aircraft, and coordinate archiving of drawing files for permanent records.
• Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required.
• Promote efficient work practices and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in 3D rendering production, visual effects, and multimedia presentation development, including color-correcting images to accurately represent real-world lighting and materials.
• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Substance Designer and Adobe Substance Sampler to create high-fidelity digital twins of real-world materials (e.g., carpets, silks, composites, wood veneers, and other premium CMF samples).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Strong 3D computer modeling and rendering skills.
• Good color perception and ability to adjust renderings to match actual materials in final, large-format printer output.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.