3D Designer & Illustrator Intern

Description

Join Our Movement

BCI Burke is a growing company that designs and manufactures equipment for playgrounds, recreation, outdoor fitness and classrooms! Using research-based design, that help everyone find the best of themselves through play and movement. Founded in 1920 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, our passion, mission and business is to bring Play That Moves You ® to the communities we serve. With hundreds of dedicated employees, BCI Burke is a leader in the recreation industry and continues the more than 100-year dedication to being a partner to parks and recreation, schools, churches, Homeowner’s Associations, childcares, Landscape Architects, and anyone who is looking to bring play and outdoor recreation to their community. Joining Our Movement as a CAD Playground Design Intern will give you the opportunity to be part of something bigger and grow your career with Burke! This position is full time during the summer and part time during the school year. Candidates must be able to work part time during the school year.

What Moves You?

We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of creativity, enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)!

The Role – What You’ll Do!

Prepares 3D Presentations for Sales Proposals by

• Using 3D rendering, animation and graphic design software
• Creating 3D Renderings of Inventor files with 3D Studio Max
• Creating custom 3D site plans for sales visuals
• Superimposing 3D graphics onto photographed backgrounds
• Creating custom graphics using Adobe Illustrator
• Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for post render corrections and custom presentations
• Creating 3D fly-through presentations using 3D Studio Max and video editing software
• Using third-party software to create virtual tours of playground designs

Communicates Directly with Sales Representatives by

• Being articulate & friendly
• Using proper phone etiquette, e-mail communication and internal systems to resolve issues and answer questions that arise in regards to the Reps’ specifications and requests 

Contributes to Team Effort by

• Collaborating with other team members on projects
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications That Move Us!

• Must have a portfolio or examples of work to showcase relevant artistic experience
• Must have beginning knowledge of 3D Studio Max or similar (3D Design Software), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
• Must have a basic understanding of artistic concepts such as layout, composition, lighting/shading, and color theory
• Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and group situations with managers, customers, other employees and the general public
• Organized, detail oriented, team player, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Time-Management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities is a must

Teamwork

We have an awesome team at Burke and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication. Oh, and you need to have a passion for people and play!

Employee Appreciation:

Summer food truck parties every week

New fitness center

Referral program

Burke is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.