About the Role

We are looking for a talented and versatile CGI Generalist to join our creative production team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within a high-end commercial, broadcast, VFX, or post-production environment , with a solid combination of creative sensibility, technical expertise, and attention to detail.

You will be responsible for bringing creative concepts to life across a range of CGI and VFX projects, working across multiple stages of the production pipeline. While a well-rounded generalist skillset is essential, you should have advanced expertise in at least one core CGI discipline .

Key Responsibilities

- Create high-quality CGI content for commercial, advertising, broadcast, and VFX projects .
- Work across the full CGI production pipeline, including:
- 3D modelling
- Texturing
- Look development
- Lighting
- FX and simulations
- Rendering
- Tracking
- Animation
- Develop both stylized CGI and photorealistic VFX work while maintaining a high level of visual quality.
- Use Cinema 4D (C4D) as a core production tool to develop and deliver creative work.
- Set up and optimize scenes, materials, lighting, cameras, and render settings for production.
- Work with Arnold and/or Redshift rendering workflows and apply contemporary Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques.
- Create pre-comps and slap comps in Nuke where required and demonstrate a solid understanding of compositing workflows.
- Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Designers, Animators, VFX Artists, Producers, and other creative specialists to interpret creative briefs and deliver high-quality work.
- Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges throughout the production process.
- Maintain organized, efficient, and production-ready project files and assets.
- Adapt to different creative styles,



project requirements, and production pipelines.
- Stay current with developments in CGI, VFX, rendering, post-production, and emerging AI technologies .
- Explore and integrate relevant AI tools and workflows where they can improve creative output, efficiency, or production processes.

Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a CGI Generalist, 3D Generalist, VFX Generalist, or similar role within a high-end commercial, broadcast, VFX, or post-production environment.
- Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D (C4D) .
- A broad understanding of the complete CGI pipeline, including modelling, texturing, look development, lighting, FX/simulation, rendering, tracking, and animation.
- Advanced expertise in at least one CGI discipline , with the ability to contribute across multiple areas.
- Demonstrable experience delivering both stylized CGI and photorealistic VFX .
- Experience with Arnold and/or Redshift render engines.
- Strong understanding of PBR materials, shading, lighting, and contemporary rendering techniques .
- Good understanding of compositing principles and workflows .
- Working knowledge of Nuke , particularly for pre-comps and slap comps.
- Experience with relevant DCC and creative tools such as:
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Substance 3D
- ZBrush and/or Mudbox
- Other relevant 3D, VFX, and post-production tools
- Strong creative eye with an excellent understanding of composition, aesthetics, lighting,



materials, colour, and visual quality .
- Robust attention to detail and ability to maintain a high standard of craft.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and production workflows .
- Good understanding of modern CGI, VFX, and post-production pipelines .

Desirable
- Experience working on high-end advertising or global commercial campaigns .
- Experience across both design-led CGI and VFX-heavy productions .
- Knowledge of additional DCC, compositing, simulation, or rendering tools.
- Experience experimenting with or integrating generative AI and AI-assisted creative tools into CGI/VFX workflows.
- Understanding of efficient production workflows, asset management, and pipeline development.

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who combines technical CGI expertise with strong creative judgement . You should be comfortable moving between different disciplines, solving problems independently, and maintaining a high standard of visual craft.

The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and constantly looking to improve how CGI is created and delivered . You should be equally comfortable following an established production pipeline and exploring new techniques and technologies that can enhance the creative process.

Portfolio / Showreel A strong showreel or portfolio is essential and should demonstrate:

- High-quality CGI and VFX work
- Solid modelling, texturing, lighting, look development, animation, FX, or rendering skills
- Both stylized and photorealistic work where applicable
- Understanding of skilled commercial/post-production standards
- Explicit indication of the candidate's individual contribution to collaborative projects

📌 CGI Artist (Mumbai)
🏢 Publicis Production
📍 Mumbai