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Senior CG Lead (Creative Technologist) - 3D & Visual Effects

futuredeluxe • United Kingdom
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Lead a global creative studio’s 3D and visual effects pipeline, blending technical expertise with creative direction to optimize workflows, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality output. Oversee complex projects from concept to delivery, ensuring technical consistency and innovation in CG, compositing, and post-production. Collaborate with creative and production teams to refine processes, mentor designers, and integrate emerging technologies like AI and real-time workflows.

Key Highlights
Hands-on senior role bridging creative and technical leadership in 3D/VFX pipelines
Responsible for workflow design, quality oversight, and mentorship across CG teams
Hybrid role with two to three in-studio days per week in London, visa sponsorship available
Key Responsibilities
Translate abstract creative briefs into clear, actionable technical goals for the 3D team, ensuring feasibility and scalability
Oversee the entire CG pipeline—modelling, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing—while maintaining visual quality and consistency
Lead end-to-end project workflows, including edit, conform, and color grading, mentoring teams and correcting technical pipeline issues
Collaborate with Creative Directors, CG Supervisors, and Producers to scope 3D/CG tasks during bidding, ensuring realistic budgets and timelines
Drive early-stage research and development for pitches, testing feasibility and integrating new technologies (e.g., AI, real-time workflows)
Act as a technical mentor, sharing expertise with CG designers and freelancers while refining studio-wide pipeline strategies
Support growth into VFX and live-action by bridging gaps between creative and technical production pipelines
Technical Skills Required
Cinema 4D Houdini Technical Art Direction
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited holiday (with guidelines)
Enhanced sick pay (up to 20 days at full pay annually)
Private medical cover with BUPA from day one
Enhanced parental leave (16 weeks paid for primary caregiver, 2-4 weeks for co-parents)
Pension contribution (5% employee, 3% employer)
Work-from-anywhere allowance (up to 3 weeks/year)
Support for courses, conferences, and learning
Well-stocked studio with social and team celebrations
Nice to Have
Experience in VFX or live-action production pipelines
Specialization in Houdini and FX, AI/real-time workflows, or live-action/VFX
Knowledge of color science, compositing, and post-production tools (e.g., Nuke, After Effects)

Job Description

Reporting to: Executive Creative Director

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: London - hybrid, two to three days a week in the studio. Visa sponsorship may be available for this role.

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