3D Generalist

Alberta Veterinary Laboratories Ltd; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian creative studio is seeking a 3D Generalist to join their Video and Animation Team. This full-time remote role focuses on creating compelling 3D visuals across campaigns and client deliverables. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cinema 4D with 3+ years of experience in a similar role. The studio values creative collaboration and offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical benefits, unlimited wellness days, and flexible work arrangements. Join a team committed to innovation and growth.

Benefits

Flexible remote work arrangements

Unlimited wellness days

Medical, dental and vision benefits

3 weeks of vacation

Semi-annual bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in a 3D generalist role.
• A portfolio or demo reel demonstrating technical skill and creative range.
• Experience with motion design and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Model, texture, light, and render high-quality 3D assets.
• Animate 3D scenes with strong timing and visual storytelling.
• Collaborate closely with creative teams and contribute to pitches.

Skills

Fluency in Cinema 4D

Strong motion fundamentals

Ability to composite in After Effects

Education

Post-secondary education in 3D or related field

Tools

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Octane

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Position: 3D Generalist
Role Status: New (Future Role)
Department: Video and Animation
Reporting to: Director of Video and Animation
Location: Remote within Canada
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 CAD per year, plus eligibility for company bonus and benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM–5PM (in your time zone, flexible hours)

If you crave a workplace that values your ideas, your growth and development and where you can learn from the best, then you’re exactly who we’re looking for. We’re not interested in the status quo — we’re here to shape the future of agrimarketing. And we know you share that passion too.

As one of the largest ag-focused agencies in the world, we challenge people and brands to be more than they imagined. At our core, we’re a team of outperformers who are committed to growing ourselves, our colleagues, our clients and our business. We’re looking to attract and grow creative and strategic minds who share our desire to outperform in their careers and in their lives. With the right people, we will create great outcomes for clients, employees and Think Shift. See a future for yourself at Think Shift? Keep reading!

Summary

The 3D Generalist is a full-time role within Think Shift’s Video and Animation Team, focused on creating high-impact, visually compelling 3D work across campaigns, pitches, and client deliverables. This role blends technical excellence with creative problem-solving, supporting projects from early concept through final execution. The ideal candidate brings strong 3D craft, motion sensibility, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to cinematic visuals, animation, and world-building that elevate Think Shift’s creative output across digital, experiential, and broadcast channels.

Accountabilities

40% – 3D Asset Creation & Rendering

• Model, texture, light, and render high-quality hard-surface and organic 3D assets
• Develop cinematic lighting and material systems that feel tactile, intentional, and polished
• Deliver finished stills and frames suitable for campaign-level use

35% – Animation & Motion Design

• Animate 3D scenes with strong timing, pacing, weight, and visual storytelling
• Bring static concepts to life through motion, rhythm, and movement
• Experiment with particles, atmospherics, and simulations when appropriate to the idea

25% – Collaboration & Creative Development

• Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, motion artists, and strategists
• Contribute to pitches, early concepts, and visual development
• Composite and refine work using After Effects and Photoshop to final delivery standards

We’re Looking For

• Post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience in 3D, animation, motion design, or a related field
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in a 3D generalist or similar role
• Fluency in Cinema 4D (modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation)
• Experience with Redshift or Octane
• Strong motion fundamentals and a designer’s eye for composition and visual hierarchy
• Ability to composite and polish work in After Effects (Photoshop as support)
• A portfolio or demo reel demonstrating technical skill, creative range, and motion sensibility

Benefits

• Think Shift provides an attractive, market-researched comprehensive compensation plan, which includes base salary and company bonus. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, some of which include:
• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Medical, dental and vision benefits coverage start day 1
• Unlimited wellness days so you can be at your best
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Celebrate your birthday with $150 and a PTO day
• Semi-annual bonuses (based on company performance)
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual company retreat

Our Freedom with Responsibility Philosophy

At Think Shift, we believe our unique culture and philosophies make us different in a good way. Our talented team of multi-disciplined creators and strategists have one thing in common: the drive to outperform and to help our clients do the same. We believe in providing guidelines for Think Shifters to operate within instead of putting up fences that can restrict true creativity and diversity of thought. With the freedom to operate in a way that best works for them, it allows everyone to bring their best selves to work. But with great freedom also comes great responsibility and the expectation of following through on what you say you’ll do. We understand this approach is not for everyone. Think Shift is for those who blaze the path for their own growth and challenge the status quo to find a better way. It’s for those who are committed to protecting, preserving and overall, enhancing what has been entrusted to them.

Compensation Philosophy

As a remote-first company, Think Shift sets salary ranges using a Canada-wide market lens. Ranges are informed by external market benchmarking, internal equity, and the scope, impact, and responsibilities of each role.

Compensation at Think Shift is designed to recognize contribution and performance, and ranges are established in good faith to reflect where most candidates are expected to land based on skills, experience, and role alignment.

We Want You to Be YOU!

At Think Shift, we want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their complete and authentic selves to work. We believe that when individuals bring their unique experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, perspectives and self-expression to the collaborative process, our team becomes even more amazing. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming talent from all backgrounds. As part of our stewardship commitment, Think Shift continually strives to create a culture of respect and fairness for all.

If you require any accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.