Creative Lead (CGI)

Role overview We are looking for a Creative Lead to direct a global CGI and 3D team producing visually ambitious work for premium brands across FMCG, luxury, and technology sectors. The role blends hands-on CGI craft with strategic creative direction, AI-augmented workflows, and team leadership.

Responsibilities - Own end-to-end delivery of CGI projects, setting creative benchmarks and ensuring premium output quality. - Direct technical execution across lighting, rendering, compositing, sequencing, and final delivery. - Mentor 3D artists and team leads, providing feedback, career guidance, and performance management. - Allocate resources across concurrent projects to balance deadlines, scope, and quality. - Partner with producers and account teams to align objectives, deliverables, and client expectations. - Present work to clients, defend creative choices, and identify opportunities for growth. - Champion emerging tools, AI-driven techniques, and innovative production workflows.

Requirements - 10+ years of CGI and 3D experience with at least 3–5 years leading teams. - Expert-level proficiency in Cinema4D with Octane and 3DsMax with Vray. - Strong portfolio demonstrating product visualisation, animation, and brand-led CGI campaigns. - Demonstrated leadership of global campaigns for premium or luxury brands. - Degree, diploma, or equivalent professional experience in CGI, animation, or a related field. - Confidence using AI-assisted creative tools as part of the production process.

Nice to have - Experience with Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, or Redshift. - Familiarity with business development and presenting in client pitches. - Comfort experimenting with agent-based or AI-augmented creative workflows.