3D Designer

Colab Design & Manufacturing; Durban; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast project turnaround

Creative team environment

Opportunity to work with big brands

Job summary

A design and manufacturing firm in Durban seeks a talented 3D Designer. You will create engaging 3D concepts for retail environments and produce impressive renders. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Cinema 4D and Blender, and a keen eye for visual detail and storytelling. Join a fast-paced team that values creativity and design. Interested applicants should send their CV and portfolio to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Ability to create visually appealing retail displays and environments.
• Capable of quick iterations and responding to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D concepts for retail displays, POS units, signage and in-store environments.
• Produce punchy renders for client presentations.
• Set up scenes, lighting, materials, and camera angles.

Skills

3D modeling

Rendering

Visual Composition

Team Collaboration

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Colab Design & Manufacturing | Durban | Full-Time

We design and manufacture retail displays, shopfit environments, branded point-of-sale experiences, signage, and all the cool stuff people actually notice in-store. We’re looking for a 3D Designer who loves strong visuals, clean renders, and bringing ideas to life fast. If you can turn a rough concept into a wow render and make it feel real enough to touch, keep reading.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be working on a mix of retail brand projects, creating:

• 3D concepts for retail displays, POS units, signage and in-store environments
• Punchy renders for client presentations
• Scene setups, lighting, materials, and camera angles that actually sell the idea
• Quick mockups, variations and refinements as projects evolve
• Visual storytelling — helping us show clients what the final result will look like before we build it

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to be “corporate perfect” — you need to be visually sharp, reliable, and obsessed with the details.

You should be:

• Confident in 3D modeling + rendering
• Someone who understands composition and makes things look expensive
• Comfortable working at pace (retail doesn’t wait)
• A team player who can take feedback without taking it personally

Software you must be proficient in

• Cinema 4D
• Blender
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop / Illustrator minimum)

Bonus points if you’ve worked on

• Retail / POS / shopfitting projects
• Product-style rendering
• Brand environments / visual merchandising concepts
• Mood boards + concept presentation layouts

What you’ll get at Colab

• Projects that go from concept → render → real world fast
• A team that moves quickly and thinks creatively
• A space where design matters (and doesn’t sit in a folder forever)
• Big brands, big visibility, big opportunities

How to apply

Send your CV + portfolio link to: [e-mail]

Subject: 3D Designer – [Your Name]

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