CGI Lead Artist

TipTopJob; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive client is seeking a CGI Lead Artist to create extraordinary visuals that captivate customers. In this dynamic role, you'll inspire a talented team, fostering creativity and collaboration while ensuring projects are delivered beautifully and on time. Your expertise in automotive CGI and design processes will be crucial in crafting stunning imagery and animations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, making it perfect for those looking to balance flexibility with a challenging and rewarding career. If you're passionate about visual storytelling and have a strong leadership background, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of design processes in a studio environment.
• Strong experience in creating visual stimuli like CGI and animations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team of artists to create captivating visuals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and with excellence.

Skills

Automotive CGI/Visualisation image creation

Automotive CGI/Visualisation animation

Automotive CGI/Visualisation realtime

Design processes in a Design studio

Visual Stimulus creation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT / Microsoft Office skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Autodesk Maya

VRED

Vray

Unreal Engine

Adobe Creation Suite

Substance Suite

C++

SQL DB

Job description

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

CGI Lead Artist - £50/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire / Hybrid potential - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Division:
Design

Position Description:
A CGI Lead Artist thrives on crafting extraordinary visuals that captivate our customers. They inspire and guide a talented team of artists, fostering collaboration and creativity to bring imaginative concepts to life. With a focus on innovation and efficient workflows, they ensure projects are delivered beautifully, on schedule, and with excellence.

Skills Required:
- Strong experience in automotive CGI/Visualisation image creation
- Strong experience in automotive CGI/Visualisation animation
- Strong experience in automotive CGI/Visualisation realtime

Experience Required:
- Expert knowledge of Design processes in a Design studio environment and where Visualisation fits into this.
- Strong level of experience in the creation of Visual Stimulus (e.g. Computer Generated stills/animation, VR, real-time)
- Strong level of experience using relevant Design software (Autodesk Maya, VRED, Vray, Unreal, Adobe creation suite)
- Understanding of CG Render pipelines
- Strong understanding of Digital Material Creation and Translation processes
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong IT / Microsoft Office skills
- Strong Leadership skills

Experience Preferred:
- Working knowledge in game engine driven pipelines
- C++
- Previous hands-on pipeline creation experience
- Experience with Django/HTML/Java/CSS
- SQL DB experience
- Knowledge of our client's product portfolio
- Demonstrated will and ability to improve and optimize production workflows
- Relevant animation/rigging experience
- Colour theory concept understanding

Education Required:
- Expert in digital material creation using Substance Suite

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and in Inside IR35.
Portfolio required as part of the application process. Strong, focused communicator with proven track record of applying logic and analytical thinking. Able to deliver consistent quality in a highly demanding environment.