Lead CGI Art Director — AI-Driven Visual Mastery

thelab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

thelab seeks a Senior Art Director – CGI to lead creative direction and execution of CGI content across client campaigns within HOME, Wellcom's AI-enabled ecosystem. You will mentor CGI artists, shape visual standards, and drive innovations that balance artistic excellence with production efficiency.

You will collaborate with creative, production, technology, and client teams to deliver high-impact CGI solutions while staying aligned with brand guidelines and evolving AI-enhanced workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Computer Graphics, Animation, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in CGI, digital design, advertising, or creative production.
• Proven experience leading creative teams and delivering large-scale CGI projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional art direction and photorealistic CGI work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for CGI projects from concept through final delivery.
• Define the visual style, quality standards, and creative vision for digital content across client accounts.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Account Teams, Production, and AI Developers to deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide art direction and mentorship to CGI artists across modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and compositing.
• Review creative work throughout production, providing clear and constructive feedback to ensure high quality.

Skills

CGI Art Direction

Team Leadership

Creative Direction

Collaboration

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design / Digital Arts / Computer Graphics / Animation

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Blender

Cinema 4D

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Cloud

Substance 3D Suite

Job description

thelab seeks a Senior Art Director – CGI to lead creative direction and execution of CGI content across client campaigns within HOME, Wellcom's AI-enabled ecosystem. You will mentor CGI artists, shape visual standards, and drive innovations that balance artistic excellence with production efficiency.

You will collaborate with creative, production, technology, and client teams to deliver high-impact CGI solutions while staying aligned with brand guidelines and evolving AI-enhanced workflows.