Artist - CGI

The Artist CGI is responsible for producing CGI assets (static and animated) to customer specification.

Primary Responsibilities:

CGI Production

• Performs pre-flight checks on received artwork and CGI deliverables.
• Converts artwork files into CGI textures with a focus on accurate digital colour matching within accepted tolerance.
• Builds basic static CGI product packaging masters across all structural types.
• Creates accurate hard surface models utilizing a range of references (Physical Samples/CAD Data/3D Scan Data).
• Creates material textures to achieve photorealistic representations of substrates in CGI.
• Utilizes existing predefined lighting environments to light CGI assets.
• Retouches images when client approval/costs agreed.
• Uses the 3D Scanner to produce highly detailed scans for modelling/retopology.

Coaching & Development

• Receives guidance from Senior CGI Artist & CGI Production Lead.
• Supports less experienced members of the team.
• Identifies and discusses issues with relevant team members.

Continuous Improvement

• Shares observations on process optimization to improve quality and delivery.
• Adopts best practice and improvement actions led by the Senior Artist/Production Lead.
• Participates in production initiatives.
• Participates in root cause and corrective action investigations

Nature & Scope:

• Contacts:
  • Interacts within the CGI team at all levels and across multiple functions, taking guidance and instruction.
• Level of Responsibility:
  • Is expected to work independently with some supervision. 
  • Has no direct reports however informally supports others.
• Decision-Making Authority
  • Communicates any identified issue or possible improvements to senior members of the team.

• Physical and Sensory Demands:
  • Extensive DSE (Display Screen Equipment) use.
  • Extensive periods of concentration and attention to detail.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting with opportunity to take breaks when required.
• Working Environment:
  • Office working environment.
  • Some requirements for flexibility in hours to meet our client and business needs.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Working understanding of CGI modelling workflow and geometry.
• Working understanding of creating photo realistic materials (bump maps, displacement maps & normal maps).
• Working understanding of UV Mapping.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard CGI software including 3DS Max, Modo, VRay.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard artwork production software including Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Experience in delivering rendered assets utilizing CGI software only (no post production).
• Basic creativity skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of composition, photo realism, colour, texture and lighting.
• A good understanding of photography.
• Communication skills particularly listening, verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Team working skills.
• Time Management skills to respond to a dynamic work environment.
• Coaching skills.
• Proactive problem solving.

Education Required:

N/A

Education Preferred:

Higher Education Qualification in CGI Discipline (e.g BA Games Design)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years experience within the CGI industry.