3D CAD​/Design Artist

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Because of this, we take our customer service to the next level. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square ft. facility. We have up fitted over one million vehicles and counting! It's a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages.

* We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP.
We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Building, Auto Glass, Painting, Locksmith, Parcel Delivery, and Cable/Satellite contractors to name a few.
We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long‑lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, our employees are offered a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to ensure we can attract and retain top talent. We value the dedication and innovation of all employees; we promote daily collaboration to ensure we are providing employees the opportunity to share ideas that will provide the best solutions and products for our customers.
Our goal is to partner with self‑motivated and driven individuals and foster a relationship of continuous improvement, while keeping our Mission Statement front and center; 'Doing it right the first time, always improving.'
We are committed to fostering a safe work environment—one that celebrates diversity, offers equal opportunities and where all employees feel secure, involved, valued, and respected. We do not tolerate discrimination, unlawful harassment, hate‑related behavior, or threats of workplace violence.

A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

We are seeking a highly skilled 3D CAD/Design Artist to work closely with our Engineering and Marketing teams in preparing engineering models for 3D video, rendering, animation, and product photography. This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented designer who can prepare technical CAD data files to be used in visually compelling digital assets while managing product timelines and coordinating with external vendors.

This position reports to the Digital & Content Manager.

• Learn and understand Adrian product lines, how they work together to 'clean' and standardize models for future use.
• Convert and prepare engineering CAD models for use in 3D visualization, animation, and product imagery.
• Clean, optimize, and texture models to ensure high‑quality visual output.
• Work with engineering to ensure models are dimensionally accurate and align with product specifications.

• Learn and understand Adrian product lines, how they work together to 'clean' and standardize models for future use.
• Convert and prepare engineering CAD models for use in 3D visualization, animation, and product imagery.
• Clean, optimize, and texture models to ensure high‑quality visual output.
• Work with engineering to ensure models are dimensionally accurate and align with product specifications.

• Partner with Engineering to receive, interpret, and refine CAD data.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Digital & Content Manager to understand visual objectives, brand standards, and asset requirements.
• Provide visual iterations, previews, and revisions based on cross‑team feedback.

• Manage product visualization timelines, ensuring deliverables meet launch or campaign schedules.
• Organize, maintain, and version‑control 3D assets and project files.
• Prepare and package files for external vendors (3D animation studios, render partners, photographers, etc.).
• Communicate timeline changes or risks to internal teams and vendors promptly.
• Track and report progress on multiple concurrent projects.

• Serve as the primary point of contact…