Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Technicon Design
Job overview
The Animation Designer role at Technicon Design involves creating 3D digital animations and visuals to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and realistically, impacting product evaluation and marketing.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will create 3D animations and visuals with realistic environmental features, distill technical products into understandable animations, extract data from CAD software, and collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to maintain consistent visual messaging.
Experience and skills
Requires 5+ years of experience in entertainment, transportation, or related fields, strong skills in 3D animation, virtual reality visuals, post-processing design, and excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Work environment and culture
The role involves working closely in a small creative environment with a need for self-sufficiency and minimal direction.
Job location and travel
Position is based in Minnesota.
Company overview
Technicon Design is a global design and engineering consultancy specializing in automotive, transportation, and product design. They generate revenue by providing innovative design solutions, engineering services, and project management to major automotive manufacturers and other industries. Founded in 1978, Technicon Design has a rich history of delivering high-quality design and engineering services, leveraging their expertise to help clients bring cutting-edge products to market. Their commitment to creativity and technical excellence has established them as a trusted partner in the design and engineering sectors.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in 3D digital animation, especially your ability to create realistic and interactive visualizations of complex engineering concepts, which is central to Technicon Design's needs.
Emphasize your proficiency in visual design, virtual reality, and post-processing techniques, as well as your experience collaborating with engineering and marketing teams to maintain a consistent visual message.
Apply through multiple channels including Technicon Design's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Animation Designer role in Minnesota.
Connect with current employees in the animation or design divisions at Technicon Design on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting a recent project they shared or asking about their experience working on 3D visualization for engineering products.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as '3D animation,' 'virtual reality visuals,' 'CAD software,' 'visual design,' and 'interactive 3D visualization' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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