Automotive CGI Lead Artist

Position Title: CGI Lead Artist

Duration: 12 month Contract

Location: Gaydon

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 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:

• Please ensure all bids include a portfolio prior to submitting
• Strong artistic portfolio needed, strong, focused communicator with proven track record of applying logic and analytical thinking.
• Able to deliver consistent quality in a highly demanding environment.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*