Your new role
About DFS
We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.
At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.
Everyone Welcome
Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you
Your new Role
As a 3D Artist you will produce highly realistic renderings of products for a range of uses, primarily for display on the website.Working from assets created by the modelling team, the 3D Artist is responsible for placing products into digitally created photographic environments and progressing them to a fully finished, photorealistic standard. This includes adding all necessary components such as feet, mechanisms, and electronic elements, while ensuring accuracy and consistency in lighting and materials.The role requires effective use of Sofology’s proprietary systems and processes, including render queuing scripts within 3ds Max, to deliver a high volume of high-quality renders efficiently.Responsibilities /
Accountabilities:
● Produce photorealistic product renders for web and digital use
● Create lifestyle imagery to a high standard with minimal supervision
● Deliver a full suite of assets including:- Hero imagery- Cameo shots- Extreme close-ups- Editorial-style social content
● Apply and test lighting setups and material accuracy to ensure consistency with real products
● Complete post-production in Photoshop, using batch processing tools and action scripts
● Prepare and rename assets in line with catalogue requirements and upload them accurately
● Ensure all outputs are a true reflection of the physical product
● Responsible for the creation of the following assets:- Lifestyle & Close-up renders- Product renders- PBR Materials and shaders- Seamless tiling texture maps
●Support with Material approvals with our commercial team- Batch renaming and render upload- Management of the render farm and render queue
● Collaborate with the wider 3D team, our QC department and the commercial team, to ensure complete product accuracy
This job is for you if ….
● Good knowledge of 3DS Max, V-Ray and Photoshop
● Production of high quality, photo real materials and shaders
● Can produce high quality CGI lifestyle photography
● 3D modelling
● An ability to work to tight deadlines
● Excellent communication skills
● Highly organised
Key Skills and qualifications
● Excellent portfolio demonstrating relevant skills and experience
● 3DS Max
● V-Ray
● Photoshop
● Experience producing high quality materials
● Experience creating high quality CGI lifestyle photography
● Experience working within a team
● Experience working with AI tools and systems would be advantageous
DFS Benefits
Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it
Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA
Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes
Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay