3D Playground Designer - 3ds Max & AI Tools — San Diego, CA

3D PLAYGROUND DESIGNER - 3DS MAX & AI TOOLS

$50,000-$60,000 ANNUAL BASE SALARY + ADDITIONAL COMMISSION

The salary range is base salary only. Commission is paid in addition to base salary and is an important part of the total compensation package, with substantial earning potential. Actual commission depends on performance and the applicable commission plan. Commission structure and eligibility will be discussed during the interview.

LOCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Full-time, on-site position with DCz7VMSu6 uFg. in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA 92123. Regular attendance at our office during scheduled office hours is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

ABOUT THE ROLE

DCz7VMSu6 uFg. designs and supplies commercial indoor playground equipment. We are looking for a hands-on 3D designer to turn floor plans, customer requirements, and creative ideas into detailed playground equipment models and compelling project visualizations. You must be proficient in Autodesk 3ds Max and able to integrate AI tools into a practical design workflow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create accurate 3D models of indoor playground equipment, soft-play structures, themed elements, and related attractions in 3ds Max.

- Develop space layouts and equipment arrangements from site dimensions, CAD plans, and customer briefs.

- Prepare materials, textures, lighting, and renderings for client presentations and proposals.

- Use AI tools for concept exploration, visual references, texture development, and rendering assistance, while checking accuracy and maintaining editable 3D source files.

- Revise designs based on feedback from sales, customers, and manufacturing teams.

- Consider dimensions, circulation, assembly, and practical fabrication requirements; coordinate technical and safety questions with the appropriate teams.

- Build and maintain an organized library of reusable models, materials, and project files.

- Deliver complete, organized source files, linked assets, and final renderings on schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Proficiency in Autodesk 3ds Max, including modeling, materials, lighting, and rendering.

- Ability to independently create and modify detailed, dimensionally accurate 3D models.

- Experience using AI tools in actual design work, with examples explaining your workflow.

- Ability to read CAD plans and work from site dimensions.

- Strong sense of spatial layout, proportion, color, and visual presentation.

- Clear communication, attention to detail, and ability to respond to feedback and manage deadlines.

- Ability to work full-time at our San Diego office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with indoor playgrounds, amusement equipment, themed environments, exhibition design, or commercial interiors.

- Experience with V-Ray or Corona, AutoCAD, and Photoshop or comparable tools.

- Experience coordinating designs with manufacturing or installation teams.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a portfolio link or PDF. Include at least one 3ds Max modeling project, explain which parts you personally completed, and include one example showing how you used AI in your design process. Please state your current city and availability to start. A portfolio demonstrating actual modeling skills is essential.

DCz7VMSu6 uFg. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.