CGI Renderer / AI Artist Manager

About the Role

Kravet LLC., a prominent entity in the luxury home furnishings sector, is in search of a seasoned and inventive CGI Renderer/AI Artist. This role demands bringing to life fabrics, furniture, wallcoverings, carpets, lighting, and trims through compelling, photorealistic visuals. These digital assets will be utilized across diverse marketing avenues including social media platforms, product pages on websites, print advertisements, email campaigns, and showroom presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain a photorealistic 3D model library covering all Kravet LLC brands, featuring fabrics, furniture, carpets, lighting, wallcoverings, and trims.
• Design detailed, high-resolution textures and materials that faithfully replicate real product characteristics and techniques favored by upscale trade customers.
• Place products realistically within room settings and vignette arrangements for visual accuracy.
• Optimize digital assets for adaptability across multiple channels like social media, websites, print, and email marketing.
• Produce CGI videos employing these assets for various digital outlets.
• Work closely with marketing teams to grasp project objectives and meet deadlines effectively.
• Guarantee the precision of renderings through meticulous study of product scale, motifs, textures, and colors.
• Maintain a consistent visual aesthetic aligned with Kravet's brand identity across all renderings.
• Keep abreast of advancements in CGI methodologies and AI software technologies.
• Serve as the main liaison for AI technology vendors, overseeing the creation of new imagery and managing AI tools.
• Ensure proper organization, storage, and tagging of completed project assets for seamless website integration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven background in product visualization specifically within the luxury home furnishings industry.
• Insight into fabric and textile characteristics and aptitude in generating photorealistic material and texture effects.
• Expertise in 3D modeling and rendering tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Blender.
• Proficiency with Google's Nano Banana AI platform and other pertinent AI software solutions.
• Experience in creating CGI-based video material preferred.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems like BrandFolder, project management tools such as Asana, and productivity software including Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
• Strong grasp of techniques in texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with creative artistic judgment.
• Capable of working autonomously and collaboratively while managing teams and adhering to schedules.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential.
• A portfolio showcasing superior rendering projects is required.