Junior 3D Designer

Default Brand; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K matching from day one

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

Czarnowski Collective in Plano is seeking a Junior 3D Designer to support experiential design for exhibits and events. You’ll develop 3D visuals, learn from senior designers, and explore AI-assisted tools to refine renderings.

The role emphasizes growth in spatial storytelling, collaboration with ECD/ACD, and hands-on involvement across multiple shows in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of exhibit technologies and materials.
• Ability to translate a brand into experiential environments.
• Passion for experiential and spatial design.
• Interest in AI-powered tools for generating 3D visuals.
• Strong design aesthetics and adaptability.
• Strong communication skills.
• High-energy, eager to learn and grow.
• Experience with large-format graphics and 3D environments.
• Proficiency with 3DS Max, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Understanding of photography and image manipulation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• 3D knowledge essential.
• 0–2 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing design solutions that clearly communicate brand goals and strategy.
• Support presentations that deliver objectives of the brief and articulate design solutions.
• Assist with ideation, direction sketches, design models and visualizations for exhibit spaces across multiple shows.
• Collaborate with ECD, ACD, and senior/mid-level designers to translate the brand into an emotional, multi-dimensional experience.
• Work with graphic designers on environmental graphic applications.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted design tools to generate and refine 3D visuals.
• Manage time effectively across assigned tasks and projects.
• Assist projects from concept through completion, coordinating with account, graphic design, and production.
• Help prepare layouts for print, art files, estimating and production documentation.
• Assist handoff from Design to engineering through execution.
• Check in with Creative Director and Senior/Mid-Level Designers for feedback and direction.
• Bring energy and fresh ideas to advance the program and its goals.
• Some traveling may be required and extended hours at night, weekends and during holidays.

Skills

3D modeling

Rhino

3DS Max

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Team collaboration

AI-assisted design

Tools

3DS Max

Rhino

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. It’s been over 75 years since we opened our doors, but we’re still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We’re wondering “what if...” anticipating what’s next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward‑thinkers for forward‑thinking brands.

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number, more than a job title, more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers, doers, and makers…and we’re searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

Czarnowski is seeking a Junior 3D Designer to support design within our Plano Design Studio. This is a great opportunity for an early-career designer with strong design fundamentals and a real passion for experiential design—spatial storytelling, and a curiosity for how a guest moves through and experiences a space. The ideal candidate brings a foundational understanding of exhibit design, along with general design intent and execution methodology, and is hungry to learn and grow—including exploring AI tools to help generate and refine 3D visuals.

The Job:

• Assist in developing design solutions that clearly communicate brand goals and strategy
• Support presentations that deliver the objectives of the brief and clearly articulate design solutions
• Assist with ideation, direction sketches, design models and visualizations for exhibit spaces across multiple shows, with attention to how a guest flows through and experiences each environment
• Work alongside and learn from the ECD, ACD, and Senior/Mid-Level Designers to help translate the brand into an emotional, multi-dimensional experience with a vision of look and feel
• Work alongside graphic designers on environmental graphic applications
• Explore and apply AI-assisted design tools to help generate, iterate on, and refine 3D visuals and renderings
• Manage time effectively across assigned tasks and projects
• Assist with projects from concept through completion, supporting presentations and coordinating with account, graphic design, and production
• Help prepare clear layouts for print production, art files, estimating and production documentation
• Assist with the handoff process from Design to engineering through execution
• Check in regularly with the Creative Director and Senior/Mid-Level Designers for feedback and direction throughout the duration of the project
• Bring energy and optimism to the team, contributing fresh ideas to help advance the program and its goals
• Some traveling maybe required as well as extended hours at night, weekends and during holidays

The Person:

• Foundational understanding of technologies, materials & techniques
• Developing ability to understand a brand at its core and translate it into other experiential mediums
• Passionate about experiential and spatial design, with genuine curiosity about how a guest flows through and experiences a space
• Interest in and willingness to learn AI-powered tools for generating and enhancing 3D visuals
• Solid design aesthetics and a willingness to adapt to a breadth of brand styles and mediums
• Good interpersonal communication skills across all mediums
• Eager, high-energy mentality with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Coursework or project experience in large format graphics & 3-dimensional environments
• Working knowledge of design tools such as 3DS Max, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Understanding of photography and image manipulation techniques
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a creative team
• Organizational skills
• Developing time management skills - ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining quality and consistency.
• 3D knowledge is a must
• 0-2 years of industry experience (internships and academic projects welcome)

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people, and in return for their contributions, our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe, ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives, Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality, and more effectively champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor, nurture, and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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