CGI Generalist - Retoucher (Freelance)

WPP Production•Detroit, MI

2d•$65 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

A CGI Artist/Retoucher creates final automotive vehicle imagery and backgrounds for use in advertising and marketing materials using any combination of CGI, AI, Photography and Illustration. A CGI Artist/Retoucher has expert knowledge in CGI programs like or comparable to Cinema 4D, Photoshop, file types, file resolution and color management. Project types range from CGI creative retouching, AI background creations or additions, applying special effects, developing stylistic standards for specific clients and/or campaigns to basic retouching, product updates and vehicle color shifts.

Requirements

Expert knowledge in CGI programs like or comparable to Cinema 4D, Photoshop, file types, file resolution and color management.
Bachelor’s degree in field of Design, Creative, Fine Arts or related field preferred
8+ years of experience in CGI and Retouching

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the quality, craftsmanship, timeliness and profitability of every retouching projects
Provide working solutions and education regarding WPP Production’s capabilities and processes to clients for successful execution of their projects
Encourage and maintain collaboration with Creative and Design teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand standards, brand image styles and guidelines and creative excellence on all projects
Identify opportunities and develop measures to improve work process and quality of product
Build long-term, trust-based relationships with clients and create positive experiences for all who interact with WPP Production
Establish new and foster existing relationships with Producers and Creatives with an eye towards creating more opportunities and business growth
Take ownership of projects and meet deadlines given
Take and follow directions from the Group Design Director, Production Artists, Designers, Client Engagement Leads, and/or agency Creatives
Maintain strong lines of daily communication with Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, Studio Resource Director and/or agency contacts through face-to-face discussions or email on project status
Work with Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, Studio Resource Director to assist with managing the day-to-day retouching workload
Communicate effectively with all WPP Production functional area leads to ensure cross-disciplinary projects run smoothly
Solicit project feedback from Creatives and Producers and communicate back to the team
Proactively make decisions and ask questions to elevate the work and reduce the number of revisions
Have strong organizational skills relating to naming, saving and storing working and final files
QA work before delivering at each phase of project with the ability to prepare and markup PDFs for work reviews
Accurately record time spent on projects
Strong time management skills