Job Description

Who We Are: At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

Who You Are: We are seeking a highly motivated and creative 3D Modeling & Texturing Intern to join our team. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to work with industry-standard tools and software, specifically in 3D modeling, UVW texturing, and rendering. You will be directly involved in creating and optimizing high-quality 3D assets for various projects.

A Day in the Life:

• Utilize 3ds Max for 3D modeling and UVW texturing.
• Import STEP models and perform retopology to optimize them for rendering.
• Work extensively with Vray, focusing on creating and managing complex Vray shaders.
• Implement procedural textures and leverage Bercon Noise to enhance realism in 3D models.
• Navigate and utilize the Vray Frame Buffer (VFB) for final render adjustments and quality control.
• Collaborate with the team using Photoshop to fine-tune textures and finalize images.

What Will Set You Up for Success:

• Proficiency in 3ds Max for modeling and UVW texturing.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Vray, including complex shader creation.
• Knowledge of procedural textures and Bercon Noise.
• Familiarity with Vray VFB and its applications.
• Basic to advanced skills in Photoshop for texturing and image editing.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Threekit.
• Skills in 3D sculpting software such as Mudbox or ZBrush.
• Familiarity with Solidworks.
• Experience in game development.
• Knowledge of database programming/coding.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this internship to hr@urbanelectric.com or apply online at

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