Lead Cgi Artist

**Job Description
REQ ID: 120736

JOB TITLE: Lead CGI Artist

SALARY: Competitive

POSTING END DATE: 19.02.2024

LOCATION: Gaydon

We're re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

**WHAT TO EXPECT**

The Design Vehicle Visualisation department is a highly creative and multi-faceted team that provides a high level of visual output including; animations, stills, live, virtual presentation material using industry recognised software and processes. These creative outputs are used to support Design in achieving key gateways, Design Forums and various other high level Design reviews throughout the wider business.

This role is to join our growing Unreal arm of the department; working as a team to deliver the high-quality dynamic reviews, animations and images for all four of our Modern Luxury Brands, whilst also looking at future plans/toolsets to both improve quality and efficiencies.

**WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR**
- The ability to create 3D visual stimulus for customers in Design, to the highest levels of visual quality.
- Working within a team, have the ability to work in a transparent and professional manner, supporting all design disciplines, whilst maintaining a flexible, pro-active approach.
- Identify potential process or system improvements where applicable.
- Attend Design Studio programme start up meetings for current programme awareness and involvement and relay this information back to the Design Vehicle Visualisation Manager and the relevant sub-teams within DVA.
- Achieve one's SPR objectives.
- Interact with key disciplines to achieve the required deliverable
- Manage supporting Programme Trackers and BOMs, updating documentation as required
- Coaching of other team members and the wider design studio in best practice visualisation utilising the tools available in JLR
- To be self-initiated daily whilst responding to the requirements of the Vehicle Visualisation Managers, Designers, Design Managers and Design Directors.
- Actively seek cost reductions and constantly monitor expenditure.
- Comply with company policy and procedures, particularly with Design Studio and data security.

**WHAT YOU'LL NEED**

Essential:

- Strong level of experience in the creation of Visual Stimulus - Unreal engine
- Strong level of experience using relevant Design software (Unreal, Autodesk Maya/3DS Max, VRED, Vray, Adobe creation suite)
- Understanding of CG Render pipelines
- Strong understanding of Digital Material Creation and Translation processes
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong IT / Microsoft Office skills
- Strong Leadership skills

**SO WHY US?**

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.