Sr Production Artist (Finance)

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value.

POSITION SUMMARY

SGK San Francisco is looking for a highly talented and motivated 3D/CG Artist with a strong focus in photorealistic lighting to join our team of creative CGI professionals. Our 3D artists assist in the development of photorealistic stills and video for a variety of the world's premier brands (primarily luxury items and consumer electronics). Successful candidates command industry-leading skills with top tier artistic and technical ability in lighting with the ability to carry images through post-production in Nuke.

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH?

• Proven ability in major CG techniques including lighting, compositing, texturing and shading.
• Highly adept at problem solving and creative thinking.
• Leadership of creative professionals within a larger production environment.
• Expert in Maya and Vray.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Proven ability in major CG techniques including lighting, compositing, texturing and shading.
• Highly adept at problem solving and creative thinking.
• Leadership of creative professionals within a larger production environment.
• Working with diverse team of designers and brands to help bring ideas to life in 2D and 3D.
• Expert in Maya, Nuke and Vray.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client facing and internal communication.
• Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with peers and colleagues in one or more areas of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and with a limited degree of supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Art or related field.
• 6+ years progressive visual design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cinema 4D, 3D studio Max software and V Ray, Redshift, Octane rendering aptitude preferred.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Proficient with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and FIGMA.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Must demonstrate a portfolio of expert-level photorealistic renders where lighting being the primary responsibility.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland