3D Artist/Graphic Designer 

Company Introduction  

Elite Lighting is a leading manufacturer of architectural, commercial, industrial, and residential lighting that impacts the industry nationwide. Elite is known for the relationships we form with our partners, as well as our quality, shipping, and competitive pricing. Our focus is recessed lighting and commercial interior lighting, and our products are reliable, innovative, and high-performing. We provide services in engineering, lighting design and consultancy, quotations, product selection and availability, customer service, technical support, marketing, and web design. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding. We offer training, career development, and upward mobility to the right candidates. As a family-owned business in operation since 1998, we function with the heart of an independently owned business but with the growth and scale of a large corporation. Elite Lighting fosters a safe, clean environment and we have implemented the necessary safety precautions and cleaning procedures to keep our employees safe and healthy. If you have a can-do attitude and the willingness to put in the hard work to see results develop over time, we encourage you to apply! 

Job Title: 3D Artist  

Department: Graphics/Marketing  

Job Type: Full-Time, In Person (No Remote)  

Status: Non-Exempt 

Location: Commerce, CA 90040 

Language: English (Required) 

Work Authorization: United States (Required) 

  

Serious applicants only – WORK IN THE OFFICE (No Remote) 

 

Job Description  

We are looking for a 3D artist who is skilled in creating high-quality 3D renderings of lighting products and lighting application photos. You will also be creating videos for use in marketing and communications campaigns for a wide range of clients across many verticals. You will be creating and revising 3D images to be used in brochures, catalogs, web, email blasts, and more. We are looking for a highly motivated, well-rounded 3D artist with additional general skills in graphic design. Must have a good foundation in hard surface modeling, organic modeling, texturing and Adobe Creative Suite. 

This is a great opportunity to build an extensive portfolio. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while also independently managing your own responsibilities, then please apply! 

  

Main Responsibilities: 

  • Create best-in-class product 3D renderings and lighting application images 
  • Work with sales, marketing, and engineering to produce photorealistic images for brochures, catalogs, specifications sheets, email campaigns, video, and other marketing collateral 
  • Create 3D animated camera shots/digital media to create/support technical and educational videos 
  • Work as part of a team to both develop and review renders and assets to support product launches and campaigns 
  • Revise existing assets 
  • Work quickly and efficiently on multiple projects at once and successfully manage workload to meet strict and aggressive deadlines 
  • Frequently update project teams and upper management on progress 
  • Gain insight into company procedures and product knowledge 
  • Participates in special projects as assigned, as well as other duties as required 

 

Skills and Requirements: 

  • Please submit your online portfolio in your resume submission. If you do not submit a portfolio, you will not be considered for this position 
  • Advanced skills in at least 1 of these 3D software programs: Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max (Autodesk 3ds Max), Rhino, Autodesk Alias, KeyShot, and/or Blender 
  • Proficient knowledge in at least 1 of these 3 video-creation programs: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and/or Final Cut Pro 
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) is extremely required 
  • Superior texturing, lighting, composition, finish and detail rendering ability 
  • Up-to-date understanding of trends in art and marketing 

Experience: 

  • 3D programs: Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max (Autodesk 3ds Max), Rhino, Autodesk Alias, KeyShot, and/or Blender 
  • Video-creation programs: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and/or Final Cut Pro 
  • Adobe Creative Suite: 3 years (Required) 
  • Graphic Design: 3 years (Required) 

Education: 

  • High school or equivalent (Required) 

Nice-to-Have Skills 

  • Final Cut Pro, Maya (though if you are looking for an animator position, this job posting does not apply) 
  • Experience with the B2B/lighting industry/product launches and marketing/social campaigns 
  • Animation and video knowledge is a plus 
  • Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD modeling software is a plus 

 

We are looking for someone with these traits: 

  • Ability to work at high speeds and meet deadlines 
  • Willing to learn and understand industry production concepts, applications, and needs, and apply their learned knowledge to their work 
  • Ability to take constructive criticism and to apply directions while bringing creativity and new concepts to the table 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to be able to manage multiple simultaneous projects 
  • A strong sense of urgency and a positive outlook to creatively tackle challenging work assignments with a team–focused mindset 

 

COMPANY INFORMATION: 
Company is based in Commerce, CA. 
Must be able to work on site, no remote work 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $14.00 – $22.00 per hour (salary is commensurate with experience) 

Interview Process Information: 

  • Please submit your online portfolio AND resume in your application. If you do not submit a portfolio, you will not be considered for this position. 
  • Candidates may be contacted for a telephone and/or introductory interview. 
  • Submission of a resume and/or initial introductory interview does not guarantee employment. 
  • References and background check required. 

 

COMPANY WEBSITE: www.iuseelite.com 

Work Hours  

Monday through Friday starting at 8 AM with two 10-minute breaks and an unpaid lunch between 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM.  

Benefits  

  • Great upward mobility – We are committed to career development and incorporate learning opportunities for the right candidate to be able to master duties and responsibilities of their role.  
  • Competitive salary  
  • Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance through Kaiser, Health Net, Guardian, and Principal  
  • 6 major holidays paid through the year (you must work the day before and after the holiday)  
  • Up to 40 hours of sick pay in one year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and available for use after 90 days of consecutive employment  
  • Benefits waiting period may apply 
  • We offer great opportunity for growth for high-performing individuals  
  • We offer a performance-based year-end bonus  
  • We have a diverse work environment with a family feel, and we have monthly birthday celebrations  
  • We offer 401K through Principal; eligibility begins after a 3-month probationary period  

 
 
Lighting Designer 

 
Company Introduction 
 

A leading American lighting manufacturer based in Commerce, CA is looking for a skilled lighting designer to join its workforce. The candidate will join a creative team whose objective is to facilitate our customers’ needs. Our diverse market requires high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable products to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, integrate technology, and drive efficiency. Our lighting designer will concentrate on all aspects of lighting design, from inception through to application, in client spaces. We help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values by integrating our excellent lighting products in our customers’ dynamic space. We are innovators in commercial, residential, and architectural lighting and have dominated the market for the last twenty years. 

Job Title: Lighting Designer 

Department: R&D 

Job Type: Full-Time, In Person (No Remote) 

Status: Non-Exempt 

Location: Commerce, CA 

 

Job Description 

 

The Lighting Designer plays an indispensable role in realizing our company goals and initiatives. Because of this, we are seeking a highly talented, motivated, informed individual who is eager to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

We are currently seeking two Lighting Designers with different backgrounds: 

Two Lighting Designers with experience in lighting for either/both: 

  • Hospitality spaces (hotels), retail, high-rise buildings, and high-end residential. 
  • Commercial spaces (office buildings, healthcare). 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Analyzing and design of new, remodel and retrofit lighting projects 
  • Acquiring knowledge of lighting controls 
  • Acquiring knowledge of energy–saving growth areas 
  • Working closely with marketing and project managers on job–specific designs as well as the salesforce during customer development and formal proposal stages 
  • Providing technical design sales support at customer meetings 
  • Understanding and implementing customers’ requirements as well as communicate with all involved parties to produce financially efficient solutions 
  • Having the social preparedness to conduct presentations 
  • Involving/specifying our lighting products into major projects 
  • Training customers and staff 
  • Coordinating marketing efforts while collaborating with our marketing and quotations departments to help promote and reinforce the brand 
  • Maintaining informed about the latest developments in lighting; being prepared to attend local and national IES events 

Qualifications 

  • Four-year degree in engineering, lighting design, or equivalent experience required. 
  • Must be NCQLP certified (LC License) 
  • Must be based in Los Angeles County 
  • 3 years of previous lighting-related design experience 
  • Understanding and application of the energy demand and maintenance requirements of various existing lighting systems. 
  • Has advanced experience with all aspects of lighting design, including but not limited to: analysis, revision, and commentary to specification sheets as needed. 
  • Understanding and application of the demands and requirements of retrofit solutions. 
  • General understanding of the requirements of electrical installations, circuitry, load, voltage and familiarity with electrical codes. 
  • Knowledge of IES standards, light color, color rendering, lumen maintenance, lamp life, ballast factors, system wattage, and efficacy of various systems. 
  • Ability to demonstrate the impacts of utility rates, rebates, system wattage, and operating hours in the design and development of proposed alternatives. 
  • Knowledge of the environmental, economic and quality advantages of various lighting alternatives (such as LEED program) 
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time 
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing, to all levels of management. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere while maintaining a high level of quality. 

Programs 

  • Experience with AGi32, Bluebeam, and/or various CAD programs 
  • Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) 
  • Revit knowledge is a plus. 

Additional Requirements: 

  • Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data. Detail–oriented, uses good judgment and experience to complement data. 
  • Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflicts, maintains confidentiality, listens to others and keeps emotions under control. Remains open to colleagues’ ideas and is open to different perspectives and trying new ways of doing things. 
  • Teamwork – Balances team/individual responsibilities, exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit with the ability to build employee morale. 
  • Work Ethics – Treats employees with respect and inspires the trust of others and works with integrity. 
  • Organized – Prioritizes and plans work effectively. Uses time efficiently, sets goals and objectives. 
  • Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration. Accepts responsibility for their own actions and follows through on commitments. 
  • Attendance – Is consistently at work on time and ensures that work responsibilities are covered when absent. 

More Information About the Position: 

  • Salary is commensurate with experience. 
  • This is a leadership position with great incentive plans. 
  • For immediate hire. 

 

Work Hours 

Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with two 10-minute breaks and an unpaid lunch between 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM. 

Benefits 

We are committed to career development and incorporate learning opportunities for the right candidate to be able to master duties and responsibilities of their role. 

  • Competitive salary 
  • Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance through Kaiser, Health Net, Guardian, and Principal 
  • 6 major holidays paid through the year (you must work the day before and after the holiday) 
  • Up to 40 hours of sick pay in one year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and available for use after 90 days of consecutive employment 
  • We offer great opportunity for growth for high-performing individuals 
  • We offer a performance-based year-end bonus 
  • We have a diverse work environment with a family feel, and we have monthly birthday celebrations 
  • We offer 401K through Principal; eligibility begins after a 3-month probationary period  

 

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