CGI Artist

DFS Trading Ltd; Golborne; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

SmartTech scheme

Job summary

DFS Group is seeking a Mid-Weight CGI Artist to craft photorealistic assets for DFS and Sofology across websites and digital campaigns. You will work within a collaborative Creative team, managing projects and introducing new ideas while delivering high-quality imagery for two leading UK furniture brands.

This fixed-term six-month contract offers hybrid working based in Golborne, with opportunities to grow skills using 3D tech and AI tools, contributing to production-ready imagery for marketing

Qualifications

• Experience using 3DS Max and V-Ray to create photorealistic CGI assets.
• Ability to produce lifestyle imagery to a high standard in a team setting.
• Experience with Photoshop and scripting for consistent post-production.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, photorealistic CGI assets for DFS Group and Sofology websites and campaigns.
• Produce hero renders, editorial scenes, and close-up shots with realistic lighting and materials.
• Refine render scenes with accurate textures, materials, and environmental elements.
• Use AI tools to enhance workflows and efficiency in production of CGI content.
• Manage render workflows using Backburner and ensure on-time delivery of assets.
• Perform post-production in Photoshop including retouching and compositing.

Skills

3DS Max

V-Ray

Photoshop

PBR shaders

Team collaboration

Tools

Photoshop actions

Backburner

Job description

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.

About the role

As a Mid-Weight CGI Artist, you'll help create high-quality, photorealistic CGI assets that showcase the DFS and Sofology product ranges across our websites and digital marketing channels. Using a blend of 3D technology and emerging AI tools, you'll produce engaging product and lifestyle imagery that brings our products to life.

Working as part of a collaborative Creative team, you'll manage your own projects, contribute new ideas and work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding visual content. This is a great opportunity for an experienced CGI Artist looking to further develop their skills while creating inspiring imagery for two of the UK's leading furniture brands.

This is a fixed term contract for six months

- hybrid working based in Golborne near Warrington

What you’ll be responsible for

Creating high-quality, photorealistic CGI assets for the DFS and Sofology websites, digital channels and marketing campaigns, ensuring every render accurately reflects the finished product.

Producing engaging product and lifestyle imagery, including hero renders, editorial-style scenes, cameo images and close-up detail shots that bring our products to life.

Building and refining render scenes by applying realistic lighting, materials, textures, composition and environmental elements to achieve exceptional visual quality.

Using AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies to enhance workflows, improve efficiency and support the delivery of outstanding CGI content.

Managing render workflows using Backburner and render farm tools, monitoring progress, troubleshooting issues and ensuring assets are delivered on time.

Completing post-production work in Photoshop, including retouching, compositing, colour correction and batch processing to produce polished, production-ready imagery.

Creating and maintaining realistic PBR materials and shaders, ensuring fabrics, finishes and product details are represented accurately and consistently.

Organising and managing final assets within our catalogue and asset management systems, maintaining accurate file structures and naming conventions.

Working closely with the wider CGI team and colleagues across the business to deliver projects on time and to the highest creative and technical standards.

Maintaining consistency across all CGI outputs, ensuring every asset meets our brand guidelines and quality expectations.

Taking ownership of your workload, managing multiple projects while applying strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach throughout the production process.

We’re looking for someone who has

Experience in the use of 3DS Max

Experience with V-Ray

Experience with Photoshop and Photoshop action scripts

Demonstrates an ability to create lifestyle imagery to a high standard

Works well with an inter-disciplinary team

Experience in the creation of PBR shaders and materials with V-Ray

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.

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 parental leave

Health cash plan from £1 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

Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500 through salary sacrifice

Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact

One paid volunteering day each year

Equal opportunities

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

[e-mail] and we will be happy to help.