Junior Designer
Junior Designer at ARCH Motorcycle creating design visualizations — from mock-up renderings to final sketch illustrations — of motorcycle design proposals, managing CMF (color/material/finish) libraries and bespoke client design assets, and supporting the design and production teams. Core tools include Blender/KeyShot for rendering, 3D modeling software (Solidworks, Fusion 360, Alias, Maya), and A
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Los Angeles, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Industrial Design or Transportation Design from an accredited program
- Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant coursework, concept development, and design execution
- High-level hand and/or computer-aided sketching ability
- Demonstrated ability to translate 2D sketches/concepts into 3D models
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Solidworks, Fusion 360, Alias, Blender, Maya, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in rendering software (KeyShot, VRed, or equivalent)
- Must be able to work legally in the USA
Nice to have
- Strong eye for graphic design, branding, and CMF trends
- Passion for color, material and finish, with CMF portfolio content
- High proficiency in digital rendering and real-time visualization software
- Experience with custom shader creation, material building, and lighting setups for hyper-realistic visualization
- Advanced 3D modeling or digital surface development skills
Full description
ARCH Motorcycle Company was founded in 2011 to challenge the perception of what an American motorcycle could be. Anything that compromises the ride, aesthetics, stance or function is treated as an opportunity to innovate and improve the design. ARCH owners seek more than just a machine. They are passionate individuals in search of a completely immersive riding experience. Every ARCH motorcycle is built from an obsession for innovative design, engineering excellence and dedication to the rider.
As a Junior Designer you will perform design visualization from initial mock-up renderings to final sketch illustration. You will be asked to generate 3D rendered views of design proposals as well as graphic themes for customer selection. In addition, you will be expected to manage our CMF libraries and help develop our CMF design methodology as well as provide support to the design and production teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a diverse skill set and be motivated to join an agile design team for a growing motorcycle brand.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities:
- Visualize client design proposals in Keyshot, Blender, or equivalent
- Manage and develop both virtual and physical assets for ARCH CMF process
- Manage bespoke client design process and relevant digital and physical design assets
- Support ARCH’s Design Team with product development
- Deliver necessary digital assets and references to the build team to ensure physical production matches the approved design.
Basic Qualifications:
- Education: Degree in Industrial Design or Transportation Design from an accredited program.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant coursework, concept development, and design execution.
- Core Skills: High-level hand and/or Computer Aided Sketching ability
- 2D-to-3D Translation: Demonstrated ability to capture the design intent of a 2D sketch/concept into a 3D model
- Software Proficiency:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- 3D Modeling software (Solidworks, Fusion 360, Alias, Blender, Maya, or equivalent)
- Rendering software (KeyShot, VRed, or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aesthetic Sensibility: A strong eye for graphic design, branding, and color/material/finish (CMF) trends.
- CMF Focus: Passion for color, material and finish, and CMF portfolio content.