CGI Artist – Mid-Level Model Prep

Role: CGI Artist – Mid-Level Model Prep

Job Level: Mid Level (4 – 6 years)

Department: Creative, CGI/3D

Location: Remote until further notice

Start Date: Immediate

Language: Proficiency in English is required as we are a global business

A Little Bit About the Role:

Are you a skilled CGI professional with a passion for precision and workflow optimization? As the Model Prep Artist, you will undertake the entire model preparation process, ensuring product CAD data is received, converted, and optimized into usable formats, ready for creative production.

This role combines technical expertise and you’ll be responsible for ensuring models are prepped accurately and efficiently according to predefined guidelines, while supporting other mid-level artists on your team. Your expertise in tools like Pixyz, Maya, and your ability to manage processes will be key to ensuring seamless project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in model preparation workflows, strong attention to detail, and be a collaborative teamplayer.

You will ideally have worked on Product CAD in Technology, premium Electronics, and/or global brand and have an up-to-date showreel to show us what you have worked on. The role is fast-paced and responsive, working across multiple projects and clients within the organisation.

What You'll be Doing:

• End-to-End Model Prep: Work on the full model preparation process, from receiving CAD data to preparing the models for production.
• Data Conversion: Work on the conversion of CAD data into usable formats while ensuring data integrity.
• Model Optimization: Prepare and optimize models in Maya following established guidelines and quality standards.
• Team Player: Support other mid-level artists, providing guidance, training, and technical support to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Quality Assurance: Self QC/Review all prepped models to ensure they meet technical and creative requirements before they are handed off for production.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other teams, such as lighting, animation, and rendering, to ensure models meet the requirements of downstream workflows.
• Documentation: Maintain and update guidelines, templates, and checklists to standardize the model preparation process.
• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges proactively to avoid delays and ensure high-quality output.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent Modelling and Data prep skills
• Expertise in Maya and Vray is must. Cinema4d, Blender, Octane/ Redshift experience is a plus
• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
• Experience with advanced texturing tools like Adobe Substance Designer
• Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Design and create procedural textures and materials using Substance Designer. Develop a variety of materials, including organic surfaces (like skin or foliage) and inorganic surfaces (like metals or fabrics).
• Implement shaders that define how materials interact with light and react to environmental conditions.
• An eye for detail (no typos or pixelated edges, please).
• Willingness to accept feedback and iterate over designs in a highly-collaborative, low-ego team environment.
• Curiosity, creativity, and ambition.
• Clear product understanding from inside out from shape and form to all its functions.
• Ensure final deliverables exceed design and production requirements and expectations.

You’ll have:

• Relevant degree, diploma or demonstrated experience.
• An excellent portfolio of varied CGI work.
• Excellent spoken English.

Not essential but an advantage:

• Experience in CAD Product data for global Technology, Premium Electronics,, Luxury and Premium brands.
• Multi-market experience

To be considered for this request, you must meet the requirements mentioned and apply via the link below: Join our Freelancer talent pool! - Airtable

Other essential points to note:

As we are working in a hybrid model, it is essential that the ideal candidate has the following in place to ensure there are no delays on delivering work timeously:

• Back-up power supply, if necessary.
• Stable internet connectivity – fibre connection preferable (options can be discussed) in order to connect to remote servers as well as conduct virtual meetings daily.
• Personal computer with relevant capabilities necessary for the role.
• This is a snapshot of the responsibilities & desired deliverables. Other areas for delivery and responsibilities may be added or addressed during the period of employment. This document should not constitute as the sole indicator for responsibilities and delivery, but it can be used as a generic guide to help with managing your performance.

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