Job Description
Team description:
The Global Creative Visualization (GCV) team is General Motors’ in-house creative
engine for the imagery and experiences that introduce our vehicles to the world.
We craft high-end, marketing-quality, public-ready visuals and motion using a
blend of CGI, photography, video, and advanced AI tools, delivering work that is
both artistically inspiring and technically precise.
From the earliest sketch to the moment a vehicle is revealed to the public, GCV is
embedded throughout the full vehicle development journey. We partner closely
with design, engineering, and marketing teams, translating vision into compelling
content that informs decision making internally and excites customers externally.
GCV develops content from concept through final mastering for both internal and
external audiences, from exploratory design imagery and executive reviews to
reveal campaign and social content. If you want to shape the very first look the
world sees of future GM vehicles, push the boundaries of digital visualization and
work at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling, GCV is where your
craft will have a global impact.
Job Description:
Applicants to GM Design’s Global Creative Visualization (GCV) – Creative
Visualization Designer role must submit a portfolio demonstrating advanced,
complex photorealistic animation primarily using CGI VFX pipelines, as well as
AI, and real-time/game engine pipelines. Portfolios should clearly show the ability
to conceive, pitch, and deliver industry-leading animation projects.
GCV CGI/Animation team members must exhibit strong problem-solving skills,
the ability to both give and receive clear art direction, and meticulous attention to
detail.
Candidates must be self-motivated and up to date on Animation/AI/VFX/Game
Development pipelines, including the scoping and creation of high-quality assets
with small teams. Creative Visualization Designer Responsibilities include:
Delivering emotional, storytelling animation for Design needs both internally and for public use.
Creating and presenting pitches as well as implementing and executing to final, edited assets for use.
Quickly developing strong understanding of a specific vehicle’s representation working closely with production studios and Design leadership.
Ability to visually communicate feedback/direction through artistic execution.
SME for high quality Computer Generated Imagery. Benchmarking industry best practice technique, hardware and software, effectively problem solving production challenges.
Project specific pipeline development enabling streamlined productions and on time deliveries.
Collaboration, Negotiation and problem solving with Brand studio partners.
Development of pilot projects, scenes and assets to communicate direction and receive feedback.
Working closely with Leads and Supervisors from other GCV Departments on collaborative projects (Photography/Video as well as Art Direction & Enhancement).
Required qualifications:
Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships
Strength in visual storytelling and concept development
CGI generalist skills, able to operate effectively as both an individual contributor and as part of a team
Hands-on multi-pass compositing experience in a production environment
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, photorealistic imagery
Ability to craft compelling edits with music, with a strong sense of pacing and narrative
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Film, Animation, Photography, or a related
field
3-5 years experience
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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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