Junior CGI Artist

Leader Online; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in the UK is seeking a Junior CGI Artist to produce high-quality CGI visuals for digital campaigns and marketing initiatives. This role involves creating engaging content and ensuring smooth project workflows. The ideal candidate will be proficient in 3D design software and have a strong portfolio demonstrating their skills. Competitive salary between £26k and £34k based on experience.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D design software (e.g., Blender, 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema4D).
• Familiarity with rendering engines and post-production tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong sense of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Portfolio demonstrating CGI or 3D design projects.

Responsibilities

• Create CGI renders, animations, and visualisations for a range of digital platforms.
• Use 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering tools to produce engaging creative outputs.
• Work with internal teams to adapt and refine assets to meet creative and commercial goals.

Skills

Proficiency in 3D design software

Familiarity with rendering engines

Strong sense of composition

Experience managing projects

Tools

Blender

3ds Max

Maya

Cinema4D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Junior CGI Artist to join our in-house creative team, based at Leader Online.

The successful candidate will play a key part in producing high-quality CGI visuals (both static and animated) to support our digital campaigns, product imagery, and marketing initiatives. This role will be responsible for coordinating the flow of information, models and scenes, maintaining schedules and task tracking, organising feedback, and performing first-line quality control. The role ensures the pipeline runs smoothly and that all projects remain accurate, organised, and fully aligned with studio standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create CGI renders, animations, and visualisations for a range of digital platforms
• Use 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering tools to produce engaging creative outputs
• Work with internal teams to adapt and refine assets to meet creative and commercial goals
• Support post-production processes including image editing, compositing, and touch-ups
• Stay updated on new technologies, software, and design trends within CGI and 3D

Skills & Requirements

• Proficiency in 3D design software (e.g., Blender, 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema4D)
• Familiarity with rendering engines and post-production tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
• Proficiency in lighting, materials, and photorealistic rendering techniques
• Ability to create high-quality, press-ready imagery
• Strong sense of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling
• Experience managing projects, presenting concepts, and engaging with stakeholders
• Understanding of brand consistency in visual outputs
• Portfolio demonstrating CGI or 3D design projects
• Guide, advise, and mentor less experienced members of the team, promoting best practices

Benefits

Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off. Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs.

• Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years of service
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3%
• Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme
• Staff discounts on the Leader product range
• Subsidised gym membership
• Your Wellbeing Matters
• Access to Able Futures, a confidential government-backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice, counselling, and guidance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive salary, £26‑£34k depending on skills and experience

We believe in a healthy work-life balance that works for you.