About the position
A large format Retail display company is seeking a Rendering / Product Designer, based in Pinetown.
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Designer/Renderer to join our Design team and produce advanced 3D visualizations across a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have deep technical proficiency in rendering software, and a proven ability to deliver photorealistic results in fast-paced production environments.
You will be responsible for turning CAD models, sketches, or concept art into high-quality stills, and interactive content for client presentations, product launches, marketing materials, and internal use.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop high-end 3D renderings from 2D drawings, CAD models, and conceptual inputs
- Set up lighting, texturing, materials, and camera compositions for photorealistic output
- Optimize rendering workflows to balance quality and performance across multiple platforms
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure accurate and consistent visual output
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards and meeting tight deadlines
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in 3D rendering, visualization, or similar role
- High-level proficiency in at least one 3D software (e.g., 3ds Max, Blender, Keyshot)
- Proficiency in post-production software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
- Experience working with CAD data (Solidworks, AutoCAD) and converting into clean 3D models
- Solid grasp of composition, camera framing, lighting theory, and colour grading
- Ability to manage assets efficiently and work within established version control or asset management systems
- Experience in Product Design or Point of Sale is advantageous
Desired Skills:
- Rendering
- Product
- Designer