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Job Description
Job Description
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role : Senior CGI Animation Artist
Location : Grand Rapids, MI – Hybrid / Onsite (2-3x / week)
About the role :
OLIVER is partnering with BISSELL to build a cutting-edge, in-house creative team that will revolutionize CGI, animation, and digital content production. We are seeking a Senior CGI Animation Artist to create stunning visual content, working across product visualization, animation, and motion graphics to bring BISSELL's brand and products to life. This role requires expertise in CGI production, including animation, lighting, rendering, and compositing for high-quality digital assets. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools and experience leading CGI initiatives. Additionally, the role will involve exploring GenAI tools to enhance workflow efficiency and elevate creative output. This is an opportunity to push creative boundaries, develop industry-leading content, work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, and help to shape the future of in-house CGI production for a global consumer brand. If you have a passion for CGI, digital innovation, and creative storytelling, we'd love to hear from you!!
What you will be doing :
- Create photorealistic CGI product imagery, animations, and hero visuals for marketing and digital campaigns.
- Lead posing sequence setup, lighting, rendering, and compositing for CGI assets.
- Develop high-end 3D animations showcasing product functionality and brand storytelling.
- Integrate CGI models with real-world photography for seamless hybrid compositions.
- Oversee the texturing, shading, and material creation process using tools like Adobe Substance Painter.
- Produce motion graphics and video content, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics.
- Work with storyboards and style frames to conceptualize and execute animations.
- Utilize KeyShot for high-quality product rendering and visualization.
- Work within Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya, ensuring compatibility with animation workflows.
- Use Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop for compositing and post-production.
- Experiment with GenAI tools for automating and optimizing repetitive CGI tasks.
- Maintain a streamlined CGI pipeline, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Mentor and guide junior CGI artists, providing feedback and technical expertise.
- Work collaboratively with Creative Directors, Designers, and Project Managers to bring ideas to life.
- Present CGI concepts and final work to internal and client stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging CGI techniques to enhance creative execution.
What you need to be great in this role :
Why Join OLIVER?
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of CGI innovation within a world-class in-house agency. You'll work with a collaborative, highly skilled team and leverage the latest technologies, including GenAI tools, to create next-level visual content. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the CGI space, let's create something extraordinary together!
Req ID : 12509#LI-director #LI-FD1
Our values shape everything we do :
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
Salary : $89,250 - $99,750
