Senior CG Artist

Summary

Join INDG as a Senior CG Artist and lead Quality Assurance (QA) for automotive renders, ensuring photorealism and adherence to industry standards. You will review and approve renders, collaborate with production artists, provide feedback, and ensure exceptional composition and lighting. Your expertise in 3D Max, Vray, and compositing tools will be crucial. You will work alongside art directors, develop QA benchmarks, and troubleshoot technical challenges. INDG offers a competitive salary, paid annual leave, training, and a vibrant work environment in Amsterdam.

Requirements

• 6+ years in high-end CG production with a portfolio showcasing photorealistic renders of cars or related products
• A critical eye for automotive nuances, including paint finishes, reflections, and surface details
• Mastery of composition and lighting principles with an understanding of how they enhance vehicle presentation
• Proficiency with 3D Max, Vray and compositing tools, specifically for automotive projects
• Knowledge of how to seamlessly blend CG cars into real-world photography and AI generated backplates
• Ability to address challenges unique to automotive rendering, from intricate surface details to complex lighting setups
• A strong affinity for vehicles and their design, enabling you to bring out their best visual representation
• Ability to guide a team of artists while working with art directors and clients to deliver high-quality automotive visuals
• Ready to dive into production as needed to meet deadlines and ensure quality standards are upheld
• Clear communication in a global, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Review and approve automotive renders at all stages of production, ensuring they meet the visual and technical standards of the industry
• Collaborate with production artists to provide precise feedback, ensuring renders achieve photorealism while reflecting the automotive brand's identity
• Ensure every render embodies exceptional composition and lighting, specifically tailored for automotive visuals
• Evaluate renders for technical accuracy and photorealism, ensuring that both full CG renders and backplate integrations are indistinguishable from real photography
• Address challenges in 3D scenes to optimize workflows and maintain the quality expected in the automotive industry
• Work alongside art directors to align on the artistic vision and ensure that renders effectively communicate the vehicle's design and features
• Develop and uphold QA benchmarks that reflect the unique requirements of automotive visualization

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid annual leave
• An office overlooking the Amsterdam canals
• Training and self-improvement plans
• Get fit schemes
• A pool table
• Darts
• Fresh fruits
• Snacks
• Dinner options each evening for those staying later than working hours