Manager, Digital Product Visualization, CG, 3D

Role Overview

• Lead the CG production team in creating high-quality, photorealistic 3D assets across all customer-facing channels
• Ensure all outputs maintain strict alignment with brand standards while meeting complex, channel-specific requirements
• Balance visual quality with the speed and adaptability needed for rapid iteration and a performance-driven, test-and-learn environment
• Guide the creation of precise digital product representations that feel elevated, accurate, and commercially effective
• Translate creative vision and physical product specifications into scalable, actionable CG workflows
• Transform creative feedback into practical modeling, shading, lighting, and rendering direction
• Ensure all digital product collateral remains authentically on-brand without compromising performance optimization or production efficiency
• Own the CG execution process across eCommerce, marketing, web, mobile, social, and print environments
• Adapt workflows to support evolving platform requirements, production needs, and emerging digital best practices
• Identify and implement repeatable processes, templates, and workflow improvements that increase consistency, scalability, and team efficiency
• Troubleshoot pipeline bottlenecks and technical production challenges across the CG workflow
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of CG Specialists
• Set clear expectations around technical quality, delivery standards, and brand consistency
• Provide direct, actionable feedback that helps the team improve technical execution, operational efficiency, and creative problem-solving
• Foster a collaborative, resilient, and adaptable team environment that encourages continuous improvement and above-the-line behaviour

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in CG, 3D production, visualization, or related creative production environments
• Experience leading or mentoring CG modellers or virtual production teams
• Strong portfolio showcasing photorealistic product rendering and technical execution
• Experience working within eCommerce, retail, consumer products, or marketing-focused creative environments
• Experience managing production timelines, asset delivery, and cross-functional creative workflows
• Strong understanding of CG production pipelines and rendering workflows
• Expertise in modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering photorealistic product assets
• Advanced experience with industry-standard 3D software such as 3ds Max, or similar tools
• Experience working with render engines such as Corona Renderer
• Strong understanding of geometry, topology, UV mapping, texture management, and material realism
• Experience optimizing assets for eCommerce, web, mobile, social, and marketing environments
• Ability to troubleshoot technical pipeline issues and improve workflow efficiency
• Understanding of file management, asset organization, and CG production best practices
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative and technical teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-changing production environments
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Completion of criminal background check

Benefits

• The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000
• Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
• We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
• 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
• 20 days of vacation
• 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
• 6 well-being (sick) days
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
• Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
• Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits
• $1000 health/lifestyle spending account for your total physical and mental well-being
• TELUS Health App
• Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
• Virtual medical appointments
• The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
• Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
• Standup desks can be requested too
• Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
• Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
• Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
• A dog-friendly office
• well-socialized pups are welcome
• Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
• Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
• 20-minute walk to either Main Street
• Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)