3D Visualization Intern — Asset Optimization & Production

The Bernard Group; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Employee-owned

Job summary

The Bernard Group is seeking a 3D Technical Intern in Chanhassen, MN to support immersive retail and experiential environments. You will maintain material libraries, follow asset workflows, and ensure model accuracy for production handoffs under guidance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Computer Graphics, Digital Design, or related fields, with hands-on experience in 3DS Max, Corona or V-Ray, and a portfolio demonstrating technical precision and spatial understanding.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Industrial Design, Computer Graphics, Digital Design, Video Games, or related field.
• Proficient or hands-on experience with 3DS Max incl. modeling, rendering, and optimization.
• Experience (1+ years) in 3D asset management, file organization, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with OBJ, FBX, STL, STEP formats and workflows across design, visualization, and fabrication.
• Portfolio demonstrating technical accuracy, clean geometry, 3D material application, and spatial visualization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers to prepare 3D models and visual components for concept development and design presentations.
• Ensure 3D assets are optimized for rendering and downstream production workflows.
• Maintain organized material libraries, texture databases, and shared 3D resources.
• Uphold file naming, version control, archiving, and use asset management tools for clean hand-offs.
• Convert 3D assets into production-ready formats (OBJ/ STL/ STEP/ FBX) for stakeholders or vendors.
• Diagnose and repair model geometry errors to ensure fabrication compatibility.
• Partner with IT and technical teams to explore new 3D tools and plug-ins.
• Complete miscellaneous technical and asset support tasks as assigned.

Skills

3DS Max

Corona/V-Ray

SketchUp

Cinema 4D

Modeling

File optimization

UV mapping

Communication

3D asset management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Industrial Design, Computer Graphics, Digital Design, Video Games, or related field

Tools

3DS Max

Corona

V-Ray

SketchUp

Cinema 4D

Job description

The Bernard Group is seeking a 3D Technical Intern in Chanhassen, MN to support immersive retail and experiential environments. You will maintain material libraries, follow asset workflows, and ensure model accuracy for production handoffs under guidance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Computer Graphics, Digital Design, or related fields, with hands-on experience in 3DS Max, Corona or V-Ray, and a portfolio demonstrating technical precision and spatial understanding.