OLIVER Agency - North America is hiring: Senior CGI / Animation Artist in Grand

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:

• 5+ years of experience in CGI animation, product visualization, and motion design.
• Proficiency in KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), and 3D software (Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya).
• Strong understanding of lighting, texturing, shading, and material creation for photorealistic CGI.
• Experience creating motion graphics, video animations, and digital content.
• Ability to take a project from concept to completion, including storyboarding, animating, and final rendering.
• Skilled in compositing CGI with live-action footage and photography.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring CGI artists and ensuring quality control.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain CGI processes to non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented with a passion for maintaining precision, consistency, and quality in CGI production.
• A background in consumer product visualization, homecare, or related industries is a plus.
• Experience with AI-powered tools for animation and asset generation.
• Familiarity with real-time rendering engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) for interactive content.
• Background in retouching and photo-manipulation for marketing assets.
• Strong grasp of social media animation trends and best practices.
• Understanding of video editing techniques for integrating CGI into broader campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects with precision, efficiency, and creativity.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor project managers and staff to foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Manage performance evaluations and development plans.
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $89,250.00 to $99,750.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER's total compensation package.

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!

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