Interior 3D Artist

NICOLEHOLLIS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Safe Harbor Matching

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

529 College Pre-Tax Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Cell Phone Stipend

Fitness Stipend

Job summary

A leading design firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced 3D Artist to create architectural and interior design renderings for residential and hospitality projects. The successful candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in the architecture 3D rendering industry and should excel in using tools such as 3ds Max with Corona/Vray, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and more. This role fosters creativity and demands collaboration within a dynamic design team while offering competitive benefits, including full healthcare coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge of 3ds Max with Corona/Vray and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, photorealistic visualizations for client presentations.
• Maintain and update a custom 3D model library.
• Work closely with project management on status and schedule.
• Produce images in accordance with existing studio 3D standards.

Skills

3ds Max with Corona/Vray

Photoshop

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Excellent speaking and presentation skills

Self-motivation and drive

Job description

3D Artist

The position of 3D Artist contributes to the success of NICOLEHOLLIS by creating architectural and interior design renderings for residential and hospitality projects. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience working in the architectural 3D rendering industry with a solid understanding of modeling buildings from drawings, applying materials, lighting a scene, and composition. Hand‑sketching and traditional rendering skills are a plus.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

Department: Design Team (3D)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality, photorealistic computer‑generated visualizations, including 3D interior and exterior imagery for use in client presentations and studies.
• Produce 3D photorealistic computer‑generated visualizations of custom furniture, lighting pieces, and accessories.
• Apply lighting and shading to properly represent photorealistic quality; consistently display a strong attention to detail and finishes.
• Maintain and update a custom 3D model library of objects, furniture, lighting, and more.
• Concept development during pre‑production phases with other designers.
• Involved in the preparation of client concept presentations.
• Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.
• Work closely with project management and address questions, changes, or clarifications that may arise.
• Follow standard drawing processes consistently and check details for accuracy.
• Produce images in accordance with existing studio 3D standards and processes.
• Take responsibility and ownership of multiple projects at any one time, communicating with team members regarding status and schedule.

Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge of 3ds Max with Corona/Vray and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/design drawings and documents.
• Ability to interact effectively with the design team and understand our team culture.
• Ability to collaborate with other designers and make revisions accordingly.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivation and drive in line with core team values.

Core Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal skills including patience, flexibility, judgment, discretion, and tact.
• Self‑starter with strong independent judgment, discretion, and critical thinking; ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team and to stay focused under pressure.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a very fast‑paced, performance‑oriented environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to master new tasks quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write and edit polished communications.

Physical Requirements

• Applicants should be able to work with equipment typically found in an office and perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation. Possible accommodations should be discussed prior to the onset of employment and/or the interview process.

Benefits

• Full Healthcare Coverage
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Matching
• Pre‑Tax Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefits
• 529 College Pre‑Tax Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Fitness Stipend