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3D Modeler (Contract)

Article is a Canadian-based furniture company that specializes in modern and contemporary furniture designs, delivering quality pieces directly to customers.

Article

Employee count: 501-1000

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Why We Need You:
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a 3D Modeler Contractor who has created 3D Models for hard goods, you will develop 3D models on a project-by-project basis.

*Please note that all communication will be via email
Summary / Objective of Deliverables (expected results):
Delivery of fully approved, production-ready 3D assets following a 5-part sequential workflow. Vendor is responsible for meeting Article’s modeling, UV, texturing, and rendering standards to ensure final white background images and models are consistent, accurate, and ready to be added to our library.

Outline of Work Flow (If selected):

Part 1: 3D Model Generation — Rebuild SolidWorks files into 3ds Max (.max) quad-only model, clean geometry, correct pivots, and accurate to inputs.
Part 2: UV Mapping — Properly unwrapped, no distortion/overlap, consistent texel density.
Part 3: PBR Textures — Corona Physical Materials, correct shader naming, accurate to swatches, no tiling/repetition.
Part 4: White Background Images — 4000x4000px renders, pure white background, required angles, consistent scale and framing, natural shadow.
Part 5: (Final Approval): Fully approved assets ready for Article workflows.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

**Please note we work with 3Ds Max. You will need to be proficient in 3Ds Max to be selected as a contractor.

Rates, Terms and Other Details:

Rate & Terms:
  1. Payment Basis: Pass/Fail Approval Workflow.
  2. No subsequent stage may begin until the prior stage is approved.
  3. All listed fees are in $ USD
  4. Fee schedule by workflow:
  • OEM: $170 fixed price for any model, from a pillow to a complex leather sofa. This price includes modeling and AR.
  • ODM: $150 fixed price for any model, from a pillow to a complex leather sofa. This price includes modeling and AR.
  • Collection Extension: $90 fixed price, which includes model modification and AR.
  • SKU Extension: $0 for modeling, with a retexturing fee of $30, which includes AR.
  • Article provides 3Ds Max File: $0 for modeling, with a texturing fee of $40, which includes AR.
  • Rug created with geometry: $90 additional charge for modeling, which includes model modification and AR.
Additional Fees:
  • $10 for SketchUp files
  • $36 for line drawings
  • $30 When creating a substance texture from scratch
  • $20 for texturing a 3ds Max file in Substance
White Background and Top-View Image Fee Structure:
The Vendor agrees to provide white background and top-view images at a flat fee of $20 per image. However, for DIMS images (focused on dimensions and measurements), the fee shall be reduced to $10 per image.
For top-view images with one to three products in the scene, the fee will be $20 per image. For scenes containing more than three products, the fee will increase to $40 per image. This fee includes the production, delivery, and any necessary re-rendering to ensure accuracy to the product specifications.
Spinners: The cost for spinner assets is $120. They consist of: 72 white background images evenly spaced (one image every 5 degrees) for a full 360-degree rotation. The object rotates on a single axis horizontally. The camera should remain fixed, and the object should rotate to maintain a consistent perspective.
Tools / Technology Required: Own Desktop/Laptop and Software tools; 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Substance Painter
Inputs Provided by Article: SolidWorks files (.SLDPRT / .SLDASM), CAD/scan data as OBJ, swatches, specifications.
Vendor Responsibility: Rendering capacity and software licenses.

Payment: You will invoice Article monthly (we pay net 30).

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About Article

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At the heart of what we do is a culture of accessibility and innovation. Since our inception in 2013, Article has set out to redefine the modern furniture industry, making great design available to everyone. Our mission is simple: to provide long-lasting, stylish furniture that is both well-priced and easy to obtain. Our approach involves working directly with manufacturers, ensuring that every piece we offer meets high standards of quality and sustainability. This unique relationship not only allows us to maintain competitive pricing but also helps us ensure that our furniture is built to last.

We understand the importance of a seamless shopping experience, and that's why we strive to deliver most in-stock items right to our customers' doorsteps within weeks. Should any questions arise during the process, our dedicated Customer Care team is always ready to assist through various communication channels. Each member of our diverse team, whether engineers, designers, or customer care specialists, plays an integral role in fostering an environment where creativity and personalization are prioritized. We believe in four core values — Customer Obsession, Do it Differently, Ownership Mindset, and Win Together — which guide our daily interactions and strategic decisions as we continue to enhance the shopping experience.

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Company size

501-1000 employees

Founded in

2013

Chief executive officer

Aamir Baig

Employees live in

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