Freelance CGI Artist/Retoucher

WPP Production•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A CGI Artist/Retoucher creates final imagery for advertising and marketing materials using combinations of CGI, AI, photography, and illustration. The role requires expert knowledge of CGI programs such as Cinema 4D or comparable tools, as well as file types, file resolution, and color management. Projects may include CGI creative retouching, AI background creation or additions, special effects, developing stylistic standards for clients or campaigns, basic retouching, product updates, and vehicle color shifts. The role takes responsibility for the quality, craftsmanship, timeliness, and profitability of retouching projects; works closely with clients and creative, design, production, and other functional teams; and contributes to improving workflows and the quality of deliverables. The position reports to the Group Design Director.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in CGI and retouching.
Expert knowledge of CGI programs such as Cinema 4D or comparable software.
Knowledge of file types, file resolution, and color management.
Strong organizational skills for naming, saving, and storing working and final files.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to take ownership of projects, meet deadlines, and follow directions.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Creative, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Creative, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the quality, craftsmanship, timeliness, and profitability of every retouching project.
Provide clients with working solutions and education regarding WPP Production capabilities and processes.
Collaborate with Creative and Design teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand standards, brand image styles, guidelines, and creative excellence.
Identify opportunities and develop measures to improve work processes and the quality of the end product.
Build long-term, trust-based client relationships and create positive experiences for people interacting with WPP Production.
Establish and foster relationships with Producers and Creatives to create opportunities and support business growth.
Take ownership of projects and meet deadlines.
Follow directions from the Group Design Director, Production Artists, Designers, Client Engagement Leads, and/or agency Creatives.
Maintain daily communication with the Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, Studio Resource Director, and/or agency contacts about project status.
Work with the Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, and Studio Resource Director to help manage the day-to-day retouching workload.
Communicate with WPP Production functional area leads to help cross-disciplinary projects run smoothly.
Solicit project feedback from Creatives and Producers and communicate it to the team.
Make proactive decisions and ask questions to elevate work and reduce revisions.
Organize the naming, saving, and storage of working and final files.
QA work before delivery at each project phase and prepare and mark up PDFs for work reviews.
Accurately record time spent on projects.