CGI Creative Lead

Welcome to team × / RAPP 

team x is t the customized, global communications and marketing agency for Mercedes-Benz, which Omnicom has been building up since January 2022. Our mission is to create a consistent brand experience for Mercedes-Benz worldwide – with one voice, one presence, and one look & feel for all brand-shaping activities.   

Our team is made up of best-in-class talent from across different Omnicom agencies, including RAPP. We bring together the best talent along the customer journey to help the world's most valuable luxury car manufacturer lead the electric mobility of the future and build the most desirable cars. Help us and you can expect: a strong passion for luxury cars, the collective energy of an international team and a lot of fun. 

As part of team x, you will have the opportunity to work at RAPP, which is an integral part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group. At RAPP, we focus on improving each individual's experience with a brand. 

Your Role  

At team x, we are about implementing next-gen production solutions that enables engaging, hyper-realistic digital product experiences. Our goal is to make "every product playable", by combining the science of technology with the artistry of computer-generated content. Our CG artists, interactive designers, and developers focus on creating virtual versions of our clients' products, so lifelike it feels like you could reach out and touch them. Our culture brings together creative, tech and data in an integrated way. ​

We're seeking an Art Director of CGI/Virtual Production, with strong 3D experience and a solid background in car photography who can lead virtual shoots creatively and technically, while leveraging the power of AI to craft stunning automotive visuals. With exceptional composition, lighting, and art direction skills, you'll guide an international team of experienced 3D artists to push boundaries and deliver unparalleled visual experiences. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial mindset, a deep understanding of the automotive industry and a drive to own projects from concept to delivery.

Your Responsibilities 

• Conceptualising and communicating ideas: Develop pitch decks, style proposals, storyboards, sketches, concept art, mood boards, and mock-ups to articulate concepts to clients and teams.​
• Interpreting client briefs: Identify client needs and translate them into clear, actionable directions for the team.​
• Brand integration: Understand the brand's unique essence and ensure seamless integration of creative elements into its universe.​
• Driving visual uniqueness: Infuse every project with innovative, visually distinct ideas while meeting objectives and client expectations.​
• Leveraging AI tools: Incorporate AI-powered image generation tools to create cutting-edge concepts and expand creative possibilities in automotive visualization.​
• Coordinating teams and QA: Lead in-house and external teams, provide feedback and approvals, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure renders achieve top-tier quality.​
• Overseeing production: Manage all stages of production, ensuring projects meet creative and visual standards from concept to delivery.

Your Experience 

EQUIRED EXPERIENCE ​

• Experience in the automotive industry: Proven expertise in automotive-focused projects, with a strong understanding of the industry's specific visual and technical demands.​
• Background in car photography: An eye for automotive composition, lighting, and storytelling that translates seamlessly into the CG space.​
• Experience: 8+ years in a similar position, with a portfolio showcasing your exceptional eye for detail and ability to push boundaries in automotive visualization.​
• Product love: A passion for cars, paired with an understanding of their unique needs and how they work.​
• People skills: Comfort in interacting directly with brands and leading a diverse, global team of talented artists.​
• Strong technical and creative skills: Expertise in composition, lighting, and CG visual standards, with a keen understanding of the latest trends in automotive visualization and AI technology.​
• Hands-on attitude: While primarily directing, you're comfortable diving into production when needed and can independently handle smaller projects from start to finish.​
• Deadline resilience: Thrive under pressure and lead teams through tight deadlines.​
• AI curiosity: Interest or experience in using AI tools to drive innovation in visual storytelling.​
• Fluency in English and German: Clear communication in a fast-paced, international environment.​

Key skills​

• Team player ​
• Entrepreneurial spirit ​
• Curious about new solutions, technology and techniques ​
• Passionate about the creative craft ​
• Open-minded and determine to integrate all teams to provide the best outcome for the client​
• Solutions orientated ​
• Just a good person to work with!

What we offer you 

• A great team and a collaborative culture 
• Exciting products and the opportunity to work for the world's most valuable luxury automotive brand 
• Central and beautiful workplace in Berlin, with hybrid and remote opportunities 
• Flexible working time 
• 30 vacation days 
• Customize your ideal benefits package using our Benefitsy portal, offering access to a diverse selection of options like Urban sports, Spotify, REWE, Sixt, IKEA, and many more. 
• First-class learning and development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning catalogue, that includes 20,000+ diverse courses. 
• 20% employer contribution to our pension scheme. 

We believe that diversity helps us add value to brands. That's why we foster an environment where differences are respected, where people take pride in unique talents and where individual perspectives are encouraged and celebrated.