CGI Renderer/AI Artist, Manager

Kravet LLC; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kravet LLC is looking for an experienced CGI Renderer/AI Artist to create stunning visual content for our luxury home furnishings. The role involves developing high-quality 3D models and textures, collaborating with marketing, and managing a team overseeing product photography.

Ideal candidates should possess strong proficiency in CGI software, artistic vision, and experience in the luxury industry. This position provides an opportunity to innovate and craft photorealistic assets across various marketing platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating product visualizations for the luxury home furnishings industry.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Strong understanding of texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop a realistic 3D model library for all Kravet LLC brands.
• Create high-resolution textures reflecting physical product properties.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project requirements.

Skills

3D modeling and rendering software proficiency

Artistic vision

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team management

Proficiency in AI software

Understanding of texturing and lighting techniques

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Google's Nano Banana AI

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Asset Management Systems

Job description

Kravet LLC., the leader in the luxury homes furnishings industry, is seeking an experienced and highly creative CGI Renderer/AI Artist to bring our fabrics, furniture, wallcovering, carpet, lighting and trims to life through compelling, photorealistic visual content. These assets will be showcased across a variety of marketing channels, including social media, website product pages, print advertising, email campaigns and showroom displays.

The ideal candidate must have a strong artistic vision, technical proficiency in CGI software and AI technology such as Gemini (Nano Banana), and a keen eye for every detail to accurately portray our products. The candidate will also be a manager of a team that oversees photography content for in-house product photography. Experience in the luxury home furnishings industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a realistic 3D model library of all the brands of Kravet LLC, including fabrics, furniture, carpet, lighting, wallcovering and trims.
• Create high-resolution textures and materials that accurately reflect the physical properties of the product and the techniques that are used by the high end trade customer. Products need to be set in photo-realistic room settings, as well as vignettes.
• Ensure the assets are optimized for use across different platforms, including social media, web, print and email.
• Use assets to create CGI video for all digital channels.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of rendering by closely studying the scale, motifs, textures, colors, etc. of the featured products.
• All renderings should maintain a consistent visual style and brand identity.
• Stay updated with the latest CGI techniques and AI software advancements.
• Be the point person for all AI companies to create new imagery and manage AI tools.
• Following the completion of projects, ensure all assets are properly saved in folders and tagged for use on the website.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating product visualizations for the luxury home furnishings industry.
• Knowledge of fabric and textile properties and ability to create photorealistic materials and textures.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
• Proficiency in Google’s Nano Banana AI platform and other AI software.
• Experience in CGI video is also desired.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems, like BrandFolder and project management systems, like Asana, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
• Strong understanding of texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong artistic sensibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to manage people and deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality rendering work.