CG/3D Artist- Retoucher (Freelance)

About the role

A CGI Artist/Retoucher creates final automotive vehicle imagery and backgrounds for use in advertising and marketing materials using any combination of CGI, AI, Photography, and Illustration. This role involves expert knowledge in CGI programs such as Cinema 4D and Photoshop, as well as proficiency in file types, file resolution, and color management.

Project types include CGI creative retouching, AI background creations or additions, applying special effects, developing stylistic standards for specific clients and/or campaigns, basic retouching, product updates, and vehicle color shifts. This role reports to the Group Design Director.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality, craftsmanship, timeliness, and profitability of every retouching project.
• Provide working solutions and education regarding WPP Production’s capabilities and processes to clients for successful project execution.
• Encourage and maintain collaboration with Creative and Design teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand standards, brand image styles, and creative excellence on all projects.
• Identify opportunities and develop measures to improve work processes and product quality.
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with clients and create positive experiences for all who interact with WPP Production.
• Establish new and foster existing relationships with Producers and Creatives to create more opportunities and business growth.
• Take ownership of projects and meet deadlines.
• Follow directions from the Group Design Director, Production Artists, Designers, Client Engagement Leads, and/or agency Creatives.
• Maintain strong lines of daily communication with the Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, Studio Resource Director, and/or agency contacts regarding project status.
• Assist with managing the day-to-day retouching workload in collaboration with the Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, and Studio Resource Director.
• Ensure cross-disciplinary projects run smoothly by communicating effectively with all WPP Production functional area leads.
• Solicit project feedback from Creatives and Producers and communicate it back to the team.
• Proactively make decisions and ask questions to elevate work and reduce the number of revisions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills relating to naming, saving, and storing working and final files.
• QA work before delivering at each phase of the project, with the ability to prepare and markup PDFs for work reviews.
• Accurately record time spent on projects.
• Exhibit strong time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Creative, Fine Arts, or a related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in CGI and Retouching.

Schedule

A hybrid working model with teams in the office around four days a week. Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.

Why Work Here

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve complex creative and production challenges. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools amplify human creativity.

With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place to grow your skills, make a real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel.