Creative Director CGI, Devices Brand Studio at Amazon.com | Santa Monica, CA | $141K/yr – $210K/yr

Creative Director CGI, Devices Brand Studio

Santa Monica, CA (Unknown)

$141K/yr – $210K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Drive photoreal product CGI for high-volume launches from concept to final renders and live-event support.

Must-have: 8+ years of design experience
Standout: ability to direct motion designers and collaborate with technical partners

Partner with Creative Directors and other stakeholders to conceptualize and execute photorealistic product renderings on extremely fast turnaround timelines in a high-volume environment
Prototype and rapidly iterate CGI concepts, maintaining exceptional quality standards while moving at speed
Execute on-the-spot creative changes and renderings for live keynote presentations at in-person launch events
Leverage and share AI tools for image-making, staying at the forefront of generative image and video technology
Design compelling presentation decks that successfully articulate CGI concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
Iterate and version concepts fluidly as product designs and marketing strategies evolve
Work directly with industrial designers to translate CAD files, STP files, CMF specifications, and artwork documents into stunning visual executions
Create foundational key art and conceptual renders that guide internal and external production teams
Workshop new-to-world product lines with conceptual renderings that visualize products before they exist
Bring visual storytelling expertise and photography principles (lighting, composition, camera) to every rendering
Ensure consistency and excellence across diverse device categories while adapting to unique product requirements

8+ years of design experience
Have an available online portfolio
Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers and content creators
Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation

Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and ability to implement them to create dynamic advertising solutions
Knowledge of typographic and brand design principles

comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave