Job Introduction
At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.
Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.
Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of.
When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.
As a 3D Artist you will produce highly realistic renderings of products for a range of uses, primarily for display on the website.Working from assets created by the modelling team, the 3D Artist is responsible for placing products into digitally created photographic environments and progressing them to a fully finished, photorealistic standard. This includes adding all necessary components such as feet, mechanisms, and electronic elements, while ensuring accuracy and consistency in lighting and materials.
The role requires effective use of Sofology’s proprietary systems and processes, including render queuing scripts within 3ds Max, to deliver a high volume of high-quality renders efficiently.
Producing photo realistic product renders for web and digital use
Creating lifestyle imagery to a high standard with minimal supervision
Delivering a full suite of assets including:- Hero imagery- Cameo shots- Extreme close-ups- Editorial-style social content
Applying and testing lighting setups and material accuracy to ensure consistency with real products
Completing post-production in Photoshop, using batch processing tools and action scripts
Preparing and renaming assets in line with catalogue requirements and upload them accurately
Ensuring all outputs are a true reflection of the physical product
Taking Responsibility for the creation of the following assets:- Lifestyle & Close-up renders- Product renders- PBR Materials and shaders- Seamless tiling texture maps
Supporting with Material approvals with our commercial team- Batch renaming and render upload- Management of the render farm and render queue
Collaborating with the wider 3D team, our QC department and the commercial team, to ensure complete product accuracy
Excellent portfolio demonstrating relevant skills and experience
Experience of 3DS Max, V Ray and Photoshop
Experience producing high quality materials
Experience creating high quality CGI lifestyle photography
Experience working within a team
Experience working with AI tools and systems would be advantageous
Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running. If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you're confident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.
Room to grow
Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together.
From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development.
For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business.
Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.
We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Here’s what we have to offer:
22 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 more
Enhanced family leave, with up to 20 weeks at 90% pay after one year, or 10 weeks at 90% if you’ve been with us less than a year
Health cash plan from £2 a month, with everyday cashback
Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
Extras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health check
Pension with company contributions
Life assurance for peace of mind
Sharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our future
Structured induction from day one
Access to our Learning Hub and skills workshops
Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes
30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year
Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
SmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000 through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500
Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact
One paid volunteering day each year
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, we’d still love to hear from you.
If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected], and we will be happy to help.
