CGI Renderer/AI Artist, Manager

CGI Renderer/AI Artist

Kravet LLC., the leader in the luxury homes furnishings industry, is seeking an experienced and highly creative CGI Renderer/AI Artist to bring our fabrics, furniture, wallcovering, carpet, lighting and trims to life through compelling, photorealistic visual content. These assets will be showcased across a variety of marketing channels, including social media, website product pages, print advertising, email campaigns and showroom displays.

The ideal candidate must have a strong artistic vision, technical proficiency in CGI software and AI technology such as Gemini (Nano Banana), and a keen eye for every detail to accurately portray our products. The candidate will also be a manager of a team that oversees photography content for in-house product photography. Experience in the luxury home furnishings industry is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a realistic 3D model library of all the brands of Kravet LLC, including fabrics, furniture, carpet, lighting, wallcovering and trims.
• Create high-resolution textures and materials that accurately reflect the physical properties of the product and the techniques that are used by the high end trade customer. Products need to be set in photo-realistic room settings, as well as vignettes.
• Ensure the assets are optimized for use across different platforms, including social media, web, print and email.
• Use assets to create CGI video for all digital channels.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of rendering by closely studying the scale, motifs, textures, colors, etc. of the featured products.
• All renderings should maintain a consistent visual style and brand identity.
• Stay updated with the latest CGI techniques and AI software advancements.
• Be the point person for all AI companies to create new imagery and manage AI tools.
• Following the completion of projects, ensure all assets are properly saved in folders and tagged for use on the website.

Qualifications:

• Experience in creating product visualizations for the luxury home furnishings industry.
• Knowledge of fabric and textile properties and ability to create photorealistic materials and textures.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
• Proficiency in Google's Nano Banana AI platform and other AI software.
• Experience in CGI video is also desired.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems, like BrandFolder and project management systems, like Asana, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
• Strong understanding of texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong artistic sensibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to manage people and deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality rendering work.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Kravet LLC we value the different social identities that make us who we are. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the many different cultures, experiences, and viewpoints that reflect our communities. Our promise is to be open to learning and to be an inclusive employer and partner, with thoughtful strategies and practices that amplify the different voices of our industry.