Cinema 4D Design Specialist
Our company is seeking a skilled Cinema 4D designer to join our creative team. This role involves generating high-fidelity, marketing-grade 3D visuals, imagery, and product animation.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have expertise in achieving professional authenticity and meticulous attention to detail. They will collaborate with Graphic Designers and other team members to translate creative concepts into precise, high-quality visuals.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop high-end, hyper-realistic product scenes, including advanced image compositing (photomontages), from various reference materials.
* Create professional 3D product animations (e.g., product rotations, camera moves, and simple showcases).
* Help set new standards for modeling, texturing, lighting of products, with an absolute dedication to visual authenticity.
* Accurately translate design concepts into detailed 3D models.
* Develop high-resolution final images and video assets of rendered content.
* Successfully balance and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
* Work with varied project briefs, cooperate with Graphic Designers, and support the wider Creative team.
* Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, adapting to the distinct visual approaches required for different brands.
* Uphold design standards, including consistent file-naming structures and meticulous folder organization.
Requirements
* Mandatory: Expert proficiency in Cinema 4D. Experience with Octane Render is highly preferred.
* You possess a strong portfolio that showcases expertise in high-definition, commercial-style 3D visualizations, expert image compositing, and 3D animation.
* Mandatory: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required.
* You have 4+ years' experience as a 3D designer. Ideally, you'll have worked in a graphic/animation studio, advertising agency, or an in-house creative department and have some experience working with beauty or wellness products.
* You possess a proactive interest in emerging 3D technologies and have a willingness to explore AI-powered tools to optimize workflows and push creative boundaries.
* You are capable of assessing a brief and determining the most effective execution strategy - knowing when to push for technical excellence and when to utilize smart shortcuts to meet tight turnarounds.
* You are educated to degree level in Design or a related subject (e.g., Graphic Design, Product Design, Animation, or Motion Design).
* You are proficient in modeling and texturing, and can create stunning, life-like visual assets of packaging, single products, and detailed marketing scenes.
* You have expertise in lighting setup, color, and shading, with a keen focus on optimal product presentation to achieve visual authenticity.
* You have a superb sense of composition, visual veracity (truthfulness), texture, and illumination, and a sophisticated understanding of materials.
* You can view products from a customer's perspective.
* You are highly skilled with Adobe Photoshop (essential for compositing/photomontages) and knowledgeable about the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
* You can effectively plan, prioritize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.