3D Designer and Illustrator - #442084

WhiteWater makes products, but at our heart, we are a service business, and that means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to create solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever the expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned behind a clearly understood purpose: together we create fun for families everywhere.

Interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today!

Position: 3D Designer and Illustrator

Status: Regular Full Time, 40 hours a week

Department: Architecture

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada

Reports to: Director, Slide Path

PURPOSE:

We are seeking a talented and motivated 3D Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and creative individual with strong 3D modeling abilities and a working knowledge of design and visualization tools. While prior professional experience is not required, applicants must demonstrate proficiency through a strong portfolio or personal projects.

The ideal candidate will contribute to a wide range of design visualization tasks, working on conceptual development, environmental modeling, animation, and presentation materials for use across multiple platforms, including real-time engines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop detailed and optimized 3D models for use in design visualization and presentations.
• Support the creation of real-time interactive environments and animations.
• Collaborate with designers to translate concepts into compelling visual representations.
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans and layouts.
• Prepare architectural and environmental models using SketchUp and AutoCAD, Lumion and Unreal Engine.
• Participate in the production of stills, animations, and other media for internal and client-facing use.
• Explore and apply emerging AI tools to enhance creative workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure design feasibility and market readiness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and materials to continuously improve and modernize our product offerings.
• Photoshopping of designs and paint details into the water parks, the slides and slide towers as necessary.
• Proactively following production schedules, timelines, and processes.
• Respect for people with communication, consideration, and cooperation.
• Participating in and, where applicable leading, department training.
• Executing responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.
• Responsible for own safety - Ensuring best practices are followed.
• Other duties as required as a member of the Design Services team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient 3D modeling skills, demonstrated through a portfolio or project samples.
• Competency in Unreal Engine (required).
• Working knowledge of animation principles and tools.
• Proficiency with SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret design intent and contribute creatively to project development.
• Passion for place-making, themed entertainment park design, water attractions, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience with Blender, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Traditional hand drawing or sketching abilities.
• Working Experience with AI-based creative tools (e.g., generative design, AI-enhanced modeling or rendering).
• A passion for design, innovation, and storytelling through visual media.
• Must be capable of collaborating with and functioning as part of multiple departments.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a very fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful design solutions.
• Must be capable of collaborating with and functioning as part of multiple departments.
• Willingness to learn – Follows instructions and works well with others.

WHITEWATER COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability – We do what we say.
• Collaboration – We work well together.
• Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers.
• Communication – We listen to and understand each other.
• Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other.
• Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure and are persistent and optimistic.
• Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances.

WhiteWater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

We thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.