CGI Houdini Artist with Vray

*Please note – This is a contract role and you must be set up as a Sole Trader or Ltd company*

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivalled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media – both established and emerging.

The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

Department Summary

Our CGI team works across multiple disciplines and industries, creating everything from animated characters and photo-real environments to seamless product renders.

The department is made up of artists, modellers, animators, compositors, and pipeline developers, collaborating to deliver top-quality visual content for global brands.

What does a CGI Houdini Artist do at Hogarth?

The CGI Houdini Artist is a versatile artist who works across multiple areas of 3D production to create high-quality content for our FMCG clients. With a strong technical foundation and creative eye, the Generalist is involved in modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. This role requires experience with CGI pipelines, familiarity with generative AI tools, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver polished, brand-aligned work.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality 3D assets for FMCG campaigns, including modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.

• Collaborating with other CGI artists, retouchers, and art directors to integrate 3D assets seamlessly into final compositions.

• Utilising generative AI tools to enhance workflows and drive creative innovation.

• Ensuring all 3D assets meet technical and creative standards through rigorous quality checks.

• Troubleshooting technical issues and optimising workflows to meet project deadlines.

• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in 3D production tools and techniques.

• Contributing to the improvement of CGI production pipelines.

Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to the CGI Lead and works closely with the global CGI, retouching, and art direction teams.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency in Houdini, with additional experience in 3D software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max

• Proven V-Ray Experience

• Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., Stable Diffusion, Adobe Firefly) and their integration into CGI workflows.

• Experience in modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.

• Knowledge of production pipelines and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Ability to adapt to fast-paced production schedules and manage multiple

projects simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.

Hogarth Values

• Heart and Soul: We love what we do. We bring energy and enthusiasm to all our work. We push boundaries, we are never satisfied and always want to find a better way.

• Hands on: We don’t wait for things to happen, we get on with it. We are

pragmatic and don’t have an ego. We do what it takes to get the job done to the highest standards.

• Honest: We are straightforward; we speak openly and clearly. We operate with integrity and live up to our promises.

• Happy family: We enjoy working together. We look out for our colleagues. We are an eclectic bunch. We want to work with people from many cultures and demand great things of each other. Even when things get tough, we don’t lose perspective or our sense of humour.