CGI Artist
Mumbai, IndiaFull-timeMid · 2-5 years
About this role
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and passionate CGI Artist to create world-class automotive and product visualizations that combine technical precision with strong artistic sensibilities. This role is ideal for someone who understands realism, lighting, composition, materials, and rendering at a high level, while also being curious and adaptable to emerging AI-assisted workflows and modern production techniques. You will work closely with the CGI Lead and creative teams to produce high-quality visual content across automotive launches, campaigns, configurators, cinematic presentations, and digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Creative & Technical Execution
- Create high-quality photorealistic automotive and product renders.
- Develop realistic lighting, shaders, materials, textures, and environments for premium-quality visualization output.
- Work on the complete CGI workflow from scene setup and look development to rendering and post-production.
- Maintain consistency across multiple vehicle variants, trims, colours, and environments.
- Optimize scenes, assets, and render setups for efficient production and faster turnaround times.
- Ensure all deliverables meet visual quality standards and project timelines.
- Support animation and cinematic visualization requirements where needed.
- Collaborate with leads and team members to troubleshoot technical and creative challenges.
- Maintain organized project files and follow structured asset management practices.
- Stay updated with current CGI trends, automotive visualization techniques, and rendering technologies.
Production & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with creative, production, and strategy teams to execute project requirements accurately.
- Participate in internal reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
- Work within fast-paced production schedules without compromising quality.
- Contribute ideas and improvements to workflows, pipelines, and visual quality standards.
- Communicate progress, blockers, and timelines proactively with the team.
Skills & Requirements
- Strong experience in automotive CGI lighting and photorealistic rendering.
- Good understanding of composition, colour theory, camera framing, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in 3D software such as Blender.
- Strong understanding of realistic materials, automotive paint shaders, reflections, and studio lighting setups.
- Experience creating high-quality still renders and cinematic automotive visuals.
- Understanding of mesh optimization and efficient scene management workflows.
- Knowledge of rendering pipelines and optimization techniques.
- Strong artistic visualization skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Highly organized with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality output within deadlines.
- Degree or relevant training in Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or related fields is preferred.
AI & Emerging Workflow Requirements
- Strong interest in AI-driven content creation and openness toward integrating AI into daily workflows.
- Experience with or exposure to AI workflow tools such as:
- ComfyUI
- Stable Diffusion
- Midjourney
- Runway
- Flux
- Understanding of AI-assisted workflows for concept generation, look development, image enhancement, upscaling, and creative iteration.
- Open mindset toward improving traditional CGI workflows using AI-assisted techniques wherever beneficial.
- Comfortable experimenting with new tools, workflows, and automation techniques.
- Understanding of prompt workflows, node-based AI systems, and iterative generation pipelines is a strong advantage.
- Interest in combining traditional CGI skills with modern AI-assisted production workflows.
- Awareness of ethical and production considerations while using AI-generated content.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Unreal Engine or real-time visualization workflows.
- Knowledge of compositing and post-production workflows using Photoshop and After Effects.
- Experience working on automotive campaigns, configurators, or marketing visuals.
- Understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering pipelines.
- Experience in automotive animation or cinematic sequences.
- Basic scripting or automation knowledge is a bonus.
Who You Are
- Passionate about CGI, design, and visual storytelling.
- Someone who takes ownership of their work and constantly pushes for better quality.
- Curious, adaptable, and excited by new technologies and workflows.
- A team player who collaborates well and contributes positively to the culture.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly.
- Focused on both craft and efficiency - you care about how great the work looks and how smartly it gets done.
- Always learning. Always evolving.