3D Apprentice (NY)

CG Generalist About BUCK: BUCK is a talent-driven, global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, London and Amsterdam. Since 2004 we have been building a home for the world’s most talented dreamers, makers, and doers in a collaborative, ego-free culture that breeds partnership and creative ambition. At our core, we exist to find creative opportunities in every challenge, not just to think, but to make, and ultimately put extraordinary things into the world that inspire people. Job Description: At BUCK, we realize that there is nothing more powerful than someone willing to learn and grow in order to hone their craft. This is why BUCK is looking for talented and driven people to join teams across our many departments as an Apprentice. Apprentices are considered to be a valuable part of our team and process. In fact, 35% of our current team first joined us as an apprentice. We now have Department Heads and Group Creative Directors who have had their entire career at BUCK. The ideal candidate is someone with some professional experience, but more importantly, we are looking for those who are curious and willing to learn. This opportunity is best suited for recent graduates, self-taught artists, and anyone in between. Our 3D department is a team of creative and technical artists who value versatility, curiosity, and continuous growth. We encourage artists to expand their skills, explore new approaches, and learn from one another. We believe in-person collaboration is essential to building a strong team culture, developing great artists, and producing great work. What we can expect from you: Commitment & Location: Six-month, full-time apprenticeship. Candidates must live within commutable distance of our Los Angeles or New York offices and be able to work on-site throughout the apprenticeship. Responsibilities & Qualities: Work closely with your assigned mentor to develop your skills, establish goals, and take ownership of your growth. Collaborate with artists, designers, and creative directors to produce high-quality work for projects and pitches. Show initiative, curiosity, and a strong desire to improve, both through feedback and independent learning. Bring your own ideas and creative perspective while remaining receptive to feedback and direction. Be reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in communicating progress or challenges. Continuously evolve your skill set, learning new tools and techniques to adapt to the changing needs of the department and the industry. Be generous with your knowledge, help your teammates succeed, and actively contribute to the department. Have a strong foundation in at least one 3D discipline, with an interest in expanding your skills across others. Must be questing for a fragment of the eternal Skills & Software: We're looking for artists who are excited to develop their skills across multiple areas of 3D, including: Character or Hard Surface Modeling Look Development and Texturing Scene Assembly and Lighting 3D and VFX Compositing Character Animation Non-Character Animation, Motion Graphics, and FX/Simulation 3D Design and Illustration Working knowledge of at least one of the following 3D packages: Maya Houdini Cinema 4D We care more about your ability and willingness to learn new tools than the number of applications you already know. What you can expect from us: The chance to work alongside collaborative teams under some of the most talented artists in the world to build knowledge, skills and responsibility to further your career Be paired up with a mentor for the duration of the program. The mentor will be an active staff member who will support your education and experience at BUCK A formal midpoint review, in addition to check-ins throughout the program When applying, keep in mind: The website you provide should be updated, working and accessible and passwords provided Project breakdowns accompanying reels are always helpful Our program is on a rolling basis, meaning we are always looking for new talent to join when spots become available Due to the amount of applications we receive, you might not hear back right away and it’s difficult to provide individual feedback for everyone. We’ll reach out to you if this is a good fit! Compensation: $22.60/hr USD, non-exempt (Overtime eligible) Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid sick leave, Health Insurance