3D Modeling and Texture Designer II (Onsite)

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

General Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled 3D Modeling and Texture Designer II to join our Marketing Team at Klein Tools. The 3D Modeling and Texture Designer II will own the process of high-quality 3D mesh modeling and creation, building workflows and processes for photo-real texturing of 3D assets from CAD. Additionally, this role will collaborate across functions to problem solve difficult challenges that arise with product accuracy and CAD availability throughout the product development cycle.
This role requires an expert understanding of modeling, texturing, shading, and optimization techniques, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within the team and lead the development of 3D assets within a CGI production pipeline.

Specific Responsibilities
1. Lead the retopologization process for 3D model assets into a polygonal mesh, and optimize geometry for texturing, lighting and rendering.
2. Organize and tag object components within the model for material assignment.
3. Lead the UV wrapping and texture map build process.
4. Rig 3D models for movement and animation.
5. Create and maintain 3D assets for our CG Asset library.
6. Collaborate with product development team to ensure product accuracy and consistency.

Job Qualification Requirements
Experience working in photo-real product rendering.
Portfolio containing product focused CG imagery and animation.
Experience with Cinema4D, Substance Painter and Adobe CC, Redshift
Experience with SolidWorks a plus.

Physical Demand Requirement
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This role has an hourly salary range of $28 - $36/hr. In addition, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [email protected].