Senior, 3D Generalist

Posted:
3/17/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Beaverton, Oregon, United States ⋅ Oregon, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product ⋅ UI/UX & Design

Workplace Type:
On-site

Digital Product Creation fuels product creation, innovation, and craft by leveraging the power of modern technologies, skill sets, tools, and talent.


WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We need a Senior 3D Generalist to join our team at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Part of Nike’s digital evolution hinges on the ability of the 3D production visualization team to create photorealistic footwear assets. Our best Senior 3D generalists are highly technically minded, supremely organized, and professional with a breadth of digital tools while ambitious to develop process efficiencies. They work independently, effectively problem solve, and bring enthusiasm to the team.


WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
On the daily, you will utilize your professional 3D knowledge & artistic skills coupled with detailed technical inputs to contribute to the creation of product accurate 3D footwear visualization assets that reflect Nike technical guidelines. You will additionally ensure consistency and quality across a large volume of assets while taking and applying feedback in a timely and iterative manner. You will self-manage project resources and track project status to keep the team updated on progress. You will speak accurately to the work as needed and professionally represent the team.


WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
You will work on the CPBM footwear production studio team alongside world class 3D modelers, material artists, visualization artists, and coordinators. You will report to 3D production studio management and meet with footwear product and technology stakeholders. You will also collaborate process and workflows with the footwear 3D design and immersive teams.

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE
• Bachelor’s degree in Design/Art, 3D Art, Game Design or related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.

• 5 years’ experience successfully working as a 3D Artist in VFX, gaming, or similar
studios OR 2 years’ experience working with Nike 3D teams
• Professional level knowledge of applying colors & materials in Substance Painter
• Advanced understanding of Unreal Engine & Perforce workflows
• Professional understanding of 3D materials and PBR shader workflows
• Professional understanding of color & lighting
• Advanced understanding of a 3D visualization pipeline
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work as part of a strong, high-functioning team to deliver business results through understanding the value of sharing information and by constantly learning from those around you to build skills

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

Nike

Website: https://www.nike.com/

Headquarter Location: Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1964

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Apparel ⋅ E-Commerce ⋅ Fashion ⋅ Product Design ⋅ Sporting Goods