Lead CGI Artist

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Lead CGI Artist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.06 per hour.

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.
• Expert in digital material creation using Substance Suite

Additional Information:

• 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.