Creadits | 3D Art Director – Freelancer

We enable advertisers’ performance campaigns with timely, powerful ad creatives that deliver Creative ROI™. Our global network of creative centers of excellence specializes in high technology creative production, such as CGI. We are known for world-class ideation and creative production through our network of talented creative hubs as human creativity cannot be supplanted by machines. Some of the world’s largest online advertisers work with us to improve their campaigns leveraging performance design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the artistic direction of 3D projects, overseeing a team of artists and ensuring the visual quality and consistency of the work
• Collaborate with clients, creative strategists, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide artistic vision and guidance
• Develop concept art, storyboards, and visual references to communicate the artistic direction to the team and ensure alignment with the project’s goals
• Provide feedback and direction to artists, including modelers, animators, cinematics, VFX artists, video editors, sound designers, and lighting artists, to ensure that their work aligns with the artistic vision of the project
• Create and maintain style guides, documentation, and visual references to ensure consistency in the artistic direction throughout the production process
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, techniques, and software to continually enhance the team’s artistic capabilities and push the creative boundaries of the projects
• Collaborate with other departments, such as animation, rigging, and VFX, to ensure that the artistic direction is integrated seamlessly into the final product
  

Skill Set:

• Strong artistic skills, with a deep understanding of color theory, composition, lighting, and visual storytelling
• Excellent knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques, using software such as Autodesk Maya, Unreal or Blender
• Ability to lead and manage a team of artists, providing clear direction, feedback, and mentorship to help them achieve the project’s artistic vision
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate artistic ideas and provide feedback to team members and stakeholders
• Ability to conceptualize and develop visual ideas, from initial concept art and storyboards to final rendered images
• Strong understanding of different artistic styles and the ability to adapt to different project requirements and client preferences
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining high-quality standards
  

Past Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or a related field
• Proven experience as a 3D Artist or Art Director, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering
• Experience in leading and managing a team of artists, providing artistic direction, feedback, and mentorship
• Strong understanding of different artistic styles and the ability to adapt to different project requirements and client preferences
• Experience in working with clients, creative directors, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide artistic vision and guidance
• Knowledge of other aspects of the production pipeline, such as animation, rigging, and VFX, is desirable
• Familiarity with software such as Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine is a plus
  

Creadit’s team is comprised of data-driven innovators and disrupters. We think creatively, work efficiently, and contribute consistently. Our people are located in Austin, Denmark, Los Angeles, London, New York, Singapore, Tokyo and Ukraine, and are all passionate about our work and our product.