3D MODELING ARTIST INTERN

At Lighting Environments, we believe in creating atmospheres where people and ideas can grow. We are a lighting representative agency with a passion for design and nearly 50 years of serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets. We specialize in lighting and lighting controls solutions for projects ranging from commercial to residential, retail to industrial, and everything in between.

Together with our sister company Environments, an IoT integration company, we create beautiful, functional environments where humans and technology work in unison. We envision a world where technology seamlessly enriches lives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A company is nothing without its employees. And company culture is our personality – It’s the wonderfully unique combination of all of our employees’ characteristics, qualities, and mindsets that form our distinctive character as an employer. Our culture guides our interactions with one another and impacts us beyond our jobs.

As an individual contributor at Lighting Environments, you bear a critical responsibility in shaping our company culture and creating a positive working experience for those around you. Working at LE could be the greatest professional experience of your life… but it takes all of us to make this reality. This includes:

Establishing relationships

Get to know one another! We don’t expect you to find your new best friend, but you will discover common ground that will make working together with colleagues easier and more enjoyable. Introduce yourself, welcome new faces, and be thoughtful to include others where possible.

Having courageous conversations

At LE, we believe open communication, combined with mutual respect, can solve the majority of any issues we may encounter. As a first step in solving issues, we promote speaking to the other party directly to voice your thoughts calmly and respectfully or to clarify misunderstandings… regardless of the other party’s title or tenure. If this first attempt proves unsuccessful, management and HR can be involved to assist you. Note: This does not include any concerns with major violations of policy. Those should be directed to HR immediately.

Building one another up

Encouragement and peer-to-peer recognition of effort, progress, or milestone successes can go a long way. In fact, a few simple words can change someone’s day. However, building up others also includes providing honest feedback. If you see something that could be approached differently or in an easier manner, share your suggestions and insight. As a team, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. So, take time to teach, help others improve, and share lessons learned from your own mistakes.

And most importantly, remember that we’re all human!

Mistakes will happen. A mistake is defined as an action or judgement that is misguided or incorrect. A mistake is not repeating the same actions over and over, resulting in the same errors (that’s insanity!) or egregious acts of misconduct.
When a mistake happens, here’s what you do… Own up to it! Communicate to those impacted by an error and seek help when needed to mitigate any negative effects. And then we move on. The important part is what you learn from mistakes and what you can share of your lessons learned to prevent reoccurrence in the future. We’re all a work in progress around here, and that’s okay.
Life will happen. Here at LE, we’re all doing our best to make our work lives enjoyable and productive. We want to do our part and see our Company succeed. However, sometimes real life can create some challenges. Be understanding and adapt where possible.

MORE SPECIFICALLY, WHAT YOU’LL DO

The 3D Modeling Artist Intern is responsible for supporting the software development team with creating 3D models utilizing the Blender 3D software.

A day in the life of a 3D Modeling Artist Intern may include the following:

Creating 3D Models
Creating textures including UV mapping and image texture
Converting Blender 3D models and textures to Unity compatible assets
Managing and organizing the 3D asset library
Performing administrative support tasks
And last, but not least, everyone is expected to step up and help when needed. So, you can plan on performing other duties as assigned.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT FOR THIS ROLE

You are curious and aren’t afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo. You consistently provide new ideas that add value. Seriously… where do you come up with this stuff?
You like helping people out! Whether it’s an internal or external customer, you take pride in the relationship you’ve cultivated and meeting their needs.
You play nicely with others and actively encourage everyone else to do the same. You make connections and recognize strengths in yourself and others, using both to the team’s advantage.
You use language skills like a multitool; absorbing and dispersing information, articulating thoughts, and exchanging ideas through both written and verbal forms. You listen actively, write concisely, and speak clearly.
You pay attention to the details…all of them. No dot-less i’s or cross-less t’s get past you.
You continuously prioritize and consciously control the amount of time spent on specific tasks.
You are honest with yourself and receive feedback to know what areas you wish to improve. You enjoy pushing yourself to learn something new, whether in a structured, formal setting or exposure in day-to-day activities. You never miss a chance to grow.

WHERE & HOW YOU’LL WORK

In your role, you can expect a combination of days spent working remotely from home and in the Baltimore office. This role is estimated at 50% remote work, with on-site work at 50% or as needed.

WORK PERKS

At Lighting Environments and Environments, we offer various competitive benefit programs to our employees.

Competitive Salaries
Incentive Programs
Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Wellness Program, such as on-site personal training
Well-Being Support
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement and Savings Plan
Work Flexibility
Paid Leave and Holidays
Maternity Leave
Employee Recognition
Personal Development

Requirements

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, YOU HAVE

Enrolled in a collegiate program to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field
Demonstrated experience in modeling and creating textures in Blender 3D
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
A strong desire to learn

BONUS POINTS FOR HAVING

Performance profiling and optimization
Knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit
Knowledge and experience in Unity

Sound like you?

"Light rarely comes to those who merely sit in darkness, waiting for someone to flip a switch."

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