CAD and 3D Designer

Job description

We are an award winning production agency and shopfitting company, with full in-house production, and we have an exciting position for a talented 3D / interior designer opening up.

If you have an eye for detail, creative flair, and a strong skillset, we want you!

You will work directly with many luxury brands to develop strong concepts across various executions in the retail space in all of the top fashion retailers.

Your day to day responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the client's needs and vision.
• Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind.
• Conceptualise ideas and complete work within budget and on deadline.
• Working and collaborating with clients, and the internal design team, and production teams to execute briefs.
• Sending client briefs to estimators to be actioned. Complex briefs are to be handled by creative director or MD.
• Preparing mock-ups and renders before presenting to clients to decide on a final design/concept.
• Build and prepare proofing forms and renderings for client approvals, and then for production.
• To raise relevant questions about materials and production processes to ensure output meets requirements
• Editing proofs to client's specifications and getting sign-off/approval before finalising artwork.
• Ordering / sourcing materials as required by client.
• Successfully managing the entire process from brief to final artwork, and then guiding the job into production.
• Adhering to a client's brand identity and guidelines.
• Communicating with internal teams about progress of projects and any issues that may arise.
• Working with outwork suppliers to produce outsourced materials / media.
• Keep up to date with materials and processes offered by the company, and any restrictions around said materials.
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time.
• Achieve or exceed relevant objectives based on briefs and input from clients.
• Build trust with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• To maintain client and supplier relationships
• Maintain, and keep artwork filing and archiving systems tidy, and easy to track.
• Perform administrative tasks relating to job tickets, flow of information, filing relating to studio work.
• The ability to work independently, and meet deadlines essential
• Excellent written and verbal manner
• To occasionally undertake certain tasks not described herein but ancillary to your functions.

The demands of our industry can be be high at times, and time management and being a self starter are of critical importance. 

We work hard, face all challenges head on, and create world class quality projects.

If you are interested, please submit your CV with a PDF portfolio to us to review.

Essential requirements

• Autocad
• 3D Studio Max - Design and V-Ray rendering
• Adobe photoshop
• Strong knowledge of materials for shopfitting, events and carpentry
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Technical drawing and draughting
• Previous experience in the events field
• Previous experience in shopfitting

Highly advantageous

• Sketchup  
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of print beneficial

Please only respond with proven examples of work done previously.
The requirements are highly specific, so please only apply if you feel you meet the criteria.

Company Description

Since opening our doors in 2006, we have become the go to destination for clients focused on the retail markets, looking for exceptional quality, fantastic pricing, and outstanding
turnaround times.

Working with many of the top luxury brands around the world, certified by top tier companies globally, we have developed a wealth of experience in diverse disciplines.

We are able to offer expert advice on everything from large format digital print, lithographic and silk-screening processes, timber work, events, fabrication and shop-fitting – and everything in-between!

Proudly a level 2 BEEE Company, we have more that 6000sqm of well ventilated workshop space, top of the line equipment, and highly skilled staff.

Our 600sqm Cape Town branch is fully equipped with printing machinery, and smaller storage facilities, with our second largest flighting team.

One of our many key features is the ability to offer turnkey solutions, with 95% of our work done fully in-house.

Writing on the Wall is well positioned to take on any challenge.

Posted on 22 Jul 08:55, Closing date 19 Sep