3D Visual and Warehouse Design Associate I

3D Visualization Tasks:

• Preparation work: Support in aligning with warehouse managers and solution design teams to understand their requirements and the impact on the timelines. Resolve conflicting deadlines and requirements through close alignment with GBS team and demand manager. Schedule kick-offs and follow-up on change requests. Document meetings as video recording or in writing if requested. 
• Warehouse Design: support production of realistic 3D visualizations of warehouse designs to help stakeholders visualize the proposed layouts effectively.
  • Ensure 2D layout created by internal customers is provided in time for the reserved capacity slot
  • Transfer abovementioned 2D layout into 3D layout
  • Fill warehouse with existing module database (e.g. forklifts), create new modules or research in public databases
  • Define suitable textures, lighting, atmospheric effects and others for state-of-the-art visual impressions for rendering
  • Render final model to create multiple pictures/scenes and flythrough videos in time (key deliverables)
  • Create sequences by animating our products, props and cameras (on demand)
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve workflow and tool setup to drive efficiency and quality gains (e.g. identify and test new software).
• Training: Conduct Sketchup trainings to peers (on demand)
• Management support: Ensure workload sheet is up to date and support monthly management reviews
• Community support: Share models and module database with worldwide community (via MS Teams Channel) and ensure that it is kept up to date
• Performs other duties as assigned by direct superiors and managers.

• Daily Huddle board updates

3D Visualizer Deliverables: 

• Fully animated fly-through video
• Ensure consistency in look-and-feel (DB Schenker logo, …) with possible regional variation – strong alignment with HO team
• Development of Object database for fast and consistent model build-up, Workflow excellence and documentation thereof
• Possibly training of workflow excellence to selective SD counterparts in regional teams who might conduct last minute edits

Soft Skills: 

• Ability to learn fast on how to use SketchUp, Enscape etc.  via training given.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• Highly structured and organized.
• Ability to conduct market and competitor research.
• Basic knowledge of Logistics Industry
• Ability to work with colleagues from all countries, mentalities & cultures across the Schenker world
• Strong service orientated mind set

Technical Skills:

Basic to advance knowledge of the following softwares: