3D Graphic Designer

QA Graphics; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Long-term and short-term insurance

Job summary

A creative design firm is hiring a 3D Modeler Artist in Ankeny, Iowa. The role involves creating high-quality 3D models and animations while collaborating with clients and the creative team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in Cinema 4D and a strong design portfolio. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. Interested applicants should send their resume and portfolio via email.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a B2B or professional design environment.
• Strong portfolio relevant to 3D modeling and animation.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 3D models, animations, and photo composites.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to manage projects.
• Adapt to client feedback while maintaining design standards.
• Adapt creatively to client and team feedback; maintain flexibility under shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Provide internal and client-facing assets while driving efficiency in the design process.
• Learn and immerse yourself in the building automation system (BAS) industry and develop visuals for this field.

Skills

3D modeling

Animation

Texturing

Lighting

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or Multimedia Design

Tools

Cinema 4D

Octane Render

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Octane Render

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for a 3D design professional who wants to focus on 3D development full time. QA Graphics is seeking a 3D Modeler Artist to join our expanding creative team. In this role, you will not only create high-quality 3D models and animations but also contribute to marketing content, immerse yourself in the building automation system industry, and work at the high standard exemplified by the QA Graphics demo reel. This full-time position is available immediately and will be located at QA Graphics’ office in Ankeny, Iowa.

SEE OUR WORK, THEN TELL US:

Take a look at what our team has created in the past—dynamic visual storytelling, polished animations, and interactive graphics. If your work reflects or surpasses this level of excellence, we want to talk.

QA Graphics is a leader in the building automation industry. The company specializes in HVAC graphic development services, system graphics, and floor plan graphics. We also provide marketing solutions such as, 3D design and animation, video production, and more. Visit www.qagraphics.com to learn more.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and clients to manage projects and produce compelling 3D models, animations, and photo composites.
• Execute versatile and precise 3D modeling—including both high-poly and low-poly workflows—while adhering to design standards.
• Handle texturing, lighting, and animation tasks to support visual storytelling.
• Assist in producing marketing content such as videos, graphics, and interactive visuals.
• Adapt creatively to client and team feedback; maintain flexibility under shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Provide internal and client-facing assets while helping to drive efficiency improvements in the design process.
• Learn and immerse yourself in the building automation system (BAS) industry, developing visuals specific to this field.
• Communicate ideas clearly and positively within a laid-back, team-oriented atmosphere.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or equivalent (4+ years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a B2B or professional design environment, supported by a strong, relevant portfolio.
• Proficiency in Cinema 4D (modeling, animation, texturing, lighting).
• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and similar tools.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and independent work capabilities.
• A keen sense of visual rhythm and pacing in animated work.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with Octane Render.
• Understanding of computer hardware (e.g. GPUs).
• Comfortable in a small-company, collaborative culture.
• Enthusiastic about learning proprietary automation software for control system graphics.
• Strong creative design sensibility with meticulous attention to detail.

COMPENSATION:

Pay is determined based on experience. We offer full benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off (PTO), and both long-term and short-term insurance.

CONTACT:

Interested applicants should email their resume and portfolio to [e-mail] . No phone calls, please.