Lead 3D & Animation: AI-Driven CGI Studio

Arilo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arilo in Cape Town seeks a 3D & Animation Lead to define photorealistic visualisation standards and lead CGI, animation and AI-assisted rendering. The role is hands-on initially with a path to build and head a dedicated CGI/Motion Studio as the agency scales, with no direct reports at start but growth potential.

You will collaborate with Creative Directors and the AI Studio to deliver beauty-pack shots, product renders and CGI campaigns for premium brands, using Blender/Cinema 4D/Maya and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an agency or premium production environment.
• Strong CGI production and motion design track record.
• Proficiency with Blender and at least one of Cinema 4D, Maya, or Houdini.
• Rendering and compositing in industry-standard tools such as After Effects and render engines.

Responsibilities

• Define Arilo's standard for photorealistic product visualisation, animation and AI-assisted rendering.
• Hands-on production work in the near term with clear path to lead a CGI and Motion Studio.
• Photorealistic CGI for product launches, campaigns, ecommerce and social visuals.
• Develop lighting environments, materials, and packaging visuals.
• Embed AI into the creative pipeline from concept to rendering and automation.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Designers, AI Studio and Development team.

Skills

Agency experience

Motion design

Client-facing

AI familiarity

Tools

Blender

Cinema 4D

Maya

3ds Max

Houdini

After Effects

Cycles

Octane

Redshift

Arnold

Eevee

Job description

Arilo in Cape Town seeks a 3D & Animation Lead to define photorealistic visualisation standards and lead CGI, animation and AI-assisted rendering. The role is hands-on initially with a path to build and head a dedicated CGI/Motion Studio as the agency scales, with no direct reports at start but growth potential.

You will collaborate with Creative Directors and the AI Studio to deliver beauty-pack shots, product renders and CGI campaigns for premium brands, using Blender/Cinema 4D/Maya and