CGI Artist

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

WPP is looking for a Senior CGI Artist 

What does a Senior CGI Artist do at WPP Production?

The CGI Senior Artist will be essential in creating exceptional photorealistic visual content for our clients, leveraging the latest 3D software and techniques. They will excel in lighting products (both still and moving), consistently achieving high-fidelity results. As a champion of high-end CGI product visualization, they will master studio lighting using HDRI techniques as well as full HDRI environment lighting. They will capable of compositing render passes into a final asset and adding the final flourishes. Building strong relationships with art directors is crucial, alongside developing advanced CGI lighting skills with top-tier render engines. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn new industry-standard 3D software and possess expert proficiency in 3DS Max, Houdini, V-Ray, Photoshop, and Nuke.

 Key Responsibilities

• Use industry standard 3d software (Houdini/Max/Maya/v-ray) to light and render master-models for our automotive clients to and outstanding quality.
• Understand the nuances of automotive lighting and have an appreciation of how a car should look and feel in all types of different scenarios from Studio to multiple environments and beyond, static and in full motion
• Collaborate with our in-house pipeline team to organize, USD files, lit and rendered files and outputs including complex 3D scenes and USD files for client content.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Nuke and DaVinci Resolve, for high-quality look development and pre-comps for both still imagery and motion shots.
• Work closely with creative and art directors, as well as directors from various in-house and external agencies.
• Understand and follow all production workflows and procedures, ensuring assets meet specifications through quality checks
  
  

Requirements

Bring CGI visuals to life with industry-leading 3D software like Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya, and V-Ray to create stunning, photorealistic renders that exceed client expectations. Work together with our in-house pipeline team to seamlessly manage and deliver polished 3D assets that drive product storytelling to the next level. With expert skills in Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, you’ll elevate look development, create impactful pre-comps, and contribute to final compositions with a sharp eye for detail and deep CGI lighting expertise, while continuously improve our production pipeline and ensuring top-tier, efficient results for every project.

Skills

• Commercial interest and drive for business growth.
• Excellent time management.
• Interest in numerical analysis.
• Detail oriented.
• High sense of confidentiality and etiquette.

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Why work here: 
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact 
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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