Established in 1962, Nick Scali has grown into one of Australia's premier furniture retailers, renowned for its commitment to quality and design. With over 60 years of experience, the company has become a leading importer of high-quality furniture, sourcing products from some of the world's most respected manufacturers.

Nick Scali's extensive range covers leather and fabric lounges, dining tables, coffee tables, chairs, and entertainment units, catering to a diverse customer base. The company now operates 128 showrooms and many distribution centres across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

In 2017, Nick Scali expanded internationally by opening its first showroom in Auckland, New Zealand. Continuing its growth trajectory, the company entered the UK market in May 2024 through the acquisition of Fabb Furniture. This strategic move will soon add 20 Nick Scali stores across key UK locations, continuing the global growth ambitions of the company.

Nick Scali's success is underpinned by its dedication to offering quality furniture at reasonable prices, appealing to a broad customer base. The company's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a trusted name in the furniture industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality and consistency of rendered images, 3D objects and texture files.

Your focus will be on enhancing the visual appeal of our product listings and lifestyle imagery, ultimately driving sales through captivating visuals across tens of thousands of assets.

Please note that this role would be on-site. You will be based at our Head Office in North Ryde and will be working in office Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage large workflow/pipeline: Ensure scalability in both rendering capacity and workflow, especially during peak periods where we may handle up to 30 models concurrently and hundreds of colour configuration 4K render animations every day.
• Strong experience in 3Ds Max: Familiarity with automating actions in 3Ds Max by working with developers to create a more streamlined and easier to execute product render workflow.
• Oversee offshore render teams: Manage external 3D suppliers as needed to ensure scalability at critical times of the year.
• Maintain visual consistency: Ensure all product images adhere to brand guidelines and standards.
• Conduct quality checks: Review 3D models technically and qualitatively. Also review rendered images to identify and correct any imperfections or discrepancies against supplier images and videos or real-life products.
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with the buying/product team and marketing to understand project requirements and deliver images that meet business goals.
• Asset Management: Organize and maintain a comprehensive library of rendered images on our Digital Asset Management platform, ensuring easy access for website updates and marketing materials.
• Stay updated on trends: Keep informed about industry trends and best practices in rendered imagery, implementing innovative techniques to enhance visual impact.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a 3D Artist/Render Manager role (Ideally with experience in managing offshore render teams and at a technical level of render workflow management).
• Proficient in using 3Ds Max and Corona render engines for 3D work.
• Preferably scripting knowledge or have worked with those creating scripts on your behalf previously.
• Relevant qualifications in either 3D, IT, Architecture, Interior Architecture or Industrial Design.
• Strong attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring consistency in visual presentation.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas and requirements to cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

To apply for this exciting role, please submit a detailed resume in your application along with a link to your portfolio.

At the heart of Nick Scali’s success is a positive and relaxed company culture that fosters growth and ambition. This dynamic environment not only enhances teamwork and innovation but also supports substantial career development for employees, many of whom achieve remarkable professional growth within the organisation.