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CGI Artist Retoucher - Contract - Hybrid Warwickshire

Creative Recruitment
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3GN

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is CGI Artist (Retouch) for a contract position in Warwickshire with hybrid working arrangements.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £30 per hour and requires strong experience in 3D CGI retouching.
  • Candidates should have expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with CGI workflows and principles.
  • The position involves refining 3D renders, integrating CGI with photography, and mentoring junior retouchers under tight deadlines.
  • Applicants need to submit their CV and portfolio, as only those meeting the essential requirements will be considered.

Job Title: CGI Artist (Retouch) – Contract – Hybrid (Warwickshire)Location: Warwickshire Hybrid workingContract Type: Freelance via PUmbrellaRate: £30/ph weekly payStart Date: ASAP

Overview

We are recruiting for a highly skilled CGI Retouch Artist to join a leading creative team within a global automotive brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a CGI and Photoshop specialist to work across world-class campaigns, product launches, and digital content.

Key Responsibilities
  • Refine 3D renders using advanced Photoshop techniques including colour correction, compositing, and special effects

  • Seamlessly integrate CGI cars into photographic backplates and vice versa using photo-bashing

  • Clean and enhance photographic assets (dust busting, skin/surface retouching, lens correction)

  • Convert 32-bit renders to 16/8-bit deliverables without quality loss

  • Maintain structured digital asset libraries and version control

  • Collaborate with Art Directors and the wider CGI/visualisation team

  • Mentor junior retouchers and troubleshoot technical or creative issues under tight deadlines

Essential Skills & Experience

CVs without the following will not be considered:

  • Strong experience in 3D CGI retouching (not just traditional photography retouching)

  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

  • Experience with ‘Back to Beauty’ workflows, render passes, Cryptomattes, and standard CGI pipelines

  • Understanding of photography principles and lighting

  • Eye for composition, colour harmony, and detail

  • Experience converting high dynamic range renders into final deliverables

  • Confident communicator and team collaborator

Desirable (Nice to Have):
  • Automotive visualisation experience

  • Experience using Nuke, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve

  • Basic CGI knowledge or advertising agency background

To apply:Please send your CV and portfolio to

Due to the nature of the role, we can only respond to candidates who meet the essential requirements.

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