3D Artist (m/f/d)

Conteam Gruppe; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainworks seeks a Senior 3D Artist to craft cinematic animations and photoreal automotive visuals from its Frankfurt Ostend studio. You’ll shape video campaigns, stills and real-time experiences, blending artistry with cutting-edge tech to deliver premium campaigns.

You will work with a forward-thinking team on AI-assisted workflows, using Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine and other top tools to push visual boundaries for global brands.

Qualifications

• Senior-level 3D skills including high-end modelling, shading, lighting and animation.
• Strong experience in photorealistic automotive rendering and material behavior of paint, metal and glass.
• Comfortable working in real-time environments and cinematic visuals.

Responsibilities

• Video content – create cinematic animations and motion graphics for automotive campaigns.
• Still content – craft high-end photorealistic visuals with a premium aesthetic.
• Realtime content – develop interactive experiences and live-rendered assets.
• AI content – leverage AI tools for co-creation, innovative visuals and smarter workflows.

Skills

Senior 3D

Photoreal Rendering

Unreal Engine

Cinema 4D

AI tools

Tools

Cinema 4D

Unreal Engine

VRED

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Photoshop

Job description

• High-profile projects for brands like BMW, Porsche, OPEL, Bentley, Hyundai and more
• A creative, forward-thinking team that takes craft seriously – and has fun doing it
• Cutting-edge tools and technology, including a dedicated AI toolchain to unlock your full potential
• High-end hardware and a well-organised production pipeline
• A beautiful office in Frankfurt’s Ostend – with a huge kitchen, surrounded by restaurants and a creative neighbourhood
• A company that’s been in the game since 2001 – stable, independent, internationally connected (Frankfurt, Hamburg & LA)
• Direct communication, no unnecessary overhead – your ideas and your output matter here

What you'll do

• Video content – create cinematic animations and motion graphics for automotive campaigns
• Still content – craft high-end photorealistic visuals with a bold, premium aesthetic
• Realtime content – develop interactive experiences and live-rendered assets
• AI content – leverage AI tools for co-creation, innovative visuals and smarter workflows

What you bring

• Senior-level 3D skills – high-end modelling, shading, lighting and animation
• Strong experience in photorealistic automotive rendering – you know how paint, metal and glass behave
• Comfortable in real-time environments and cinematic visuals
• Proficient in tools like Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, VRED, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered creative tools (ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, asset/image generation, pipeline optimisation)
• A sharp creative eye paired with technical problem-solving skills

We're looking for talent with experience in the following areas:

Senior 3D Artist (m/f/d), CG Artist (m/f/d), CGI Artist (m/f/d), 3D Designer (m/f/d), 3D Generalist (m/f/d), 3D Visualiser (m/f/d), Motion Designer (m/f/d), Realtime Artist (m/f/d), Unreal Artist (m/f/d), Technical Artist (m/f/d), Lighting Artist (m/f/d), Look Dev Artist (m/f/d), Texture Artist (m/f/d), Environment Artist (m/f/d), Automotive Visualisation, Photorealistic Rendering, Cinema 4D, C4D, Octane, Redshift, V-Ray, Corona, Unreal Engine, VRED, Blender, Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya, KeyShot, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Nuke, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Motion Graphics, Animation, Real-time Rendering, Interactive Content, Live Rendering, AI Workflows, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Generative AI, AI Asset Generation, Pipeline Optimisation, Automotive, Advertising, Campaign Production, Stills, Motion, Film, CGI, Visual Effects, Creative Agency, Production Company, Full-time, Permanent, Frankfurt, On-site

About Mainworks:

Mainworks is a fully-integrated production company with studios in Frankfurt, Hamburg and Los Angeles. Since 2001, the studio has stood for quality and excellence in content production – working with leading photographers, agencies and global brands across all media channels. The client list includes BMW, Porsche, McLaren, Bentley, Honda, Lufthansa and many more. The Frankfurt office sits in the heart of the Ostend – a creative neighbourhood with great restaurants and an inspiring atmosphere. What sets Mainworks apart is the combination of creative craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology – a place where retouching, compositing, CGI and AI come together to produce work you'll see on billboards, in car configurators and in international campaigns.