CGI Specialist at Horizontal Talent in Medina, Minnesota

Job Description:

TOP SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly organized
• Works well within a team
• Bachelor's degree or above in Game Design, VFX, Digital Media, Computer Animation or similar field
• 3+ years' experience with a diverse set of CGI tools, including Cinema 4D, Octane Renderer or similar, Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience creating photorealistic digital assets for use on public websites and in marketing materials

JOB SUMMARY

our client is seeking a CGI Specialist who will be responsible for creating high-resolution, photorealistic images of vehicles, parts, and accessories to be used across web and print media. The CGI specialist will participate in all aspects of the workflow including preproduction, modeling work, material and texture creation, lighting, rendering, postproduction, and documenting product changes. You'll be working closely with other CGI/3D artists, the CGI/3D project manager, product, engineering, industrial design, and various marketing teams to create images and participate in stakeholder reviews for final approval.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Create photorealistic digital assets for use on public websites and in marketing materials.
• Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand project requirements and product details before creating assets.
• Retrieve and convert CAD files, develop virtual materials and paints per product specs, cut and apply decals, set lighting and cameras, render images, complete postproduction, and document product changes for downstream teams.
• Participate in business reviews and make revisions as necessary.
• Participate in the day-to-day operations of the team utilizing the Agile Methodology including daily standups.
• Consistently update project tasks within Jira task tracking software.
• Regularly communicate project progress and roadblocks.
• Accountable for meeting production schedules and timelines.
• Adhere to organizational and workflow standards and conventions.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Game Design, VFX, Digital Media, Computer Animation or similar field
• 3+ years' experience with a diverse set of CGI tools, including Cinema 4D, Octane Renderer or similar, Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to function as part of a collaborative team
• Self-starter that functions well in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time-management skills and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Appreciation and passion for Polaris products
• Familiarity with real-time engine workflow
• Comfortability with Substance Painter/Designer
• Ability to create 3D models and textures from photographs, technical drawings, or point cloud data.
• Understanding of photo manipulation and compositing.
• Knowledge of lighting and photography.
• Experience with After Effects or Nuke
• Experience with standalone render suites like Octane, Redshift or V-Ray

WORKING CONDITION

• Primarily remote/work from home, but a strong preference that this role be based within the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area with an ability to come into the office occasionally as needed.
• Corporate office environment
• Highly collaborative, small team consisting of multidisciplinary artists, a project manager, and a supervisor.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $13 - $34 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Apply Now