Visual Designer - 3D Specialist
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented Cinema 4D designer to join our creative team, specialising in high-fidelity, marketing-grade 3D rendering, imagery and product animation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop high-end, hyper-realistic product and lifestyle 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 us set new standards for the modeling, texturing, lighting of our 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 prioritise 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 our various brands.
* Uphold design standards, including consistent file-naming structures and meticulous folder organisation.
Requirements:
* Mandatory: Expert proficiency in Cinema 4D. Please note that this is a strict requirement; we are not seeking users of Blender, 3ds Max or Maya for this role.
* 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 must be able to fluently communicate and clearly articulate technical 3D constraints to non-technical team members.
* 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 optimise 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 utilise 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.
* Your output must demonstrate strict adherence to photographic quality and detail.
* You have expertise in lighting set-up, colour, 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, prioritise, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.