3D/CGI Artist / Retoucher [AQ-19281]

3D/CGI Artist / Retoucher

Contract: Freelance, 2 weeks

Projects: Pharma client projects

Start date: ASAP

Location: Remote or hybrid, depending on project requirements

About The Role

• We are looking for an experienced freelance 3D Artist / Retoucher to support the delivery of visual assets
• You will work closely with the creative and production teams to create polished, technically accurate 3D imagery and high-quality retouched visuals for use across digital, presentation and marketing channels.
• This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly understand a brief, work confidently from technical reference material and deliver production-ready assets to deadline.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Create and refine high-quality 3D product visualisations, stills and supporting assets.
• Build, texture, light and render product imagery from CAD files, technical drawings, reference photography or existing 3D models.
• Complete advanced image retouching, compositing, colour correction and clean- up in Photoshop or equivalent software.
• Ensure products, materials, finishes, scale and details are represented accurately and consistently.
• Prepare visuals for different formats, resolutions and delivery channels.
• Work with designers, art directors and project managers to interpret briefs and respond to feedback efficiently.
• Maintain organised, clearly labelled working files and deliverables.
• Flag technical or production risks early and help identify practical solutions.
• Work within agreed timelines, budgets and brand guidelines while maintaining a high standard of craft.
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Proven experience as a 3D artist, CGI artist, visualiser, retoucher or in a similar production role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating product visualisation, photorealistic rendering and/or high-end retouching.
• Confident working with hard-surface objects, technical products or industrial/scientific subject matter.
• Strong understanding of modelling, materials, lighting, camera composition and rendering.
• Advanced Photoshop skills, including compositing, masking, colour grading and image clean-up.
• Experience working from CAD, technical drawings, product photography or supplied 3D assets.
• Ability to produce accurate, detail-focused work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent file management and attention to detail.
• Clear, proactive communication and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable taking direction while also working independently.
  
  

Software

• Experience with some or all of the following is desirable:
• Cinema 4D, Blender, 3ds Max or similar 3D software.
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
  
  

Deliverables may include

• 3D product cut-outs and isolated assets.
• Retouched product photography.
• Composited imagery combining 3D renders, photography and graphic elements.
• Cropped, resized and production-ready assets for multiple channels.
• Layered source files and final exports in agreed formats.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

You are someone who:

• Has a sharp eye for detail and visual consistency.
• Can balance creative quality with technical accuracy.
• Is comfortable working with confidential client information and unreleased products.
• Responds well to feedback and can turn around amends quickly.
• Takes ownership of tasks and communicates clearly about progress, timing and dependencies.
• Can join a project midstream and become productive quickly.
• All work will be subject to the relevant confidentiality and client requirements for the projects.