Junior Product Visualization Artist

Our Company

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the world's most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, and 3D Energy. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the world's most noted consumer product companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand's goal is to be the go-to 'Better for You Brand' for everything from ready-to-drink beverages, snacks, supplements and more.

The Role

As a Junior Product Visualization Artist, you will utilize your product photography skills and 3D software to digitally capture and enhance product images. Prepare and optimize artwork files for production, adhering to project requirements, technical guidelines, and brand standards. Maintain strong attention to detail and ensure accuracy and consistency across various mediums.

What We Need from You:

• Onsite Schedule: Be available to work onsite in our Louisville, KY office (with work-from-home Fridays)
• CG Generalist Skillset: Proficiency in 3DS Max and V-Ray (Applicants familiar with other software like C4D or Maya are welcome but must be willing to work with 3DS Max). Modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and compositing.
• Aesthetic Excellence: Demonstrate a strong aesthetic sense with a keen eye for detail, color, and composition in product visualization.
• Product Photography: Utilize your product photography skills to digitally capture and enhance product images.
• Software Proficiency: Work efficiently and non-destructively using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Photo Editing Skills: Apply your Photoshop and After Effects skills to edit color for consistency.
• Multitasking and Project Management: Handle multiple tasks and complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.

• Direction and Self-Motivation: Take and implement direction from team leads and project managers. Be self-motivated with strong time management and troubleshooting skills.
• Passion for Technology and Lighting: Exhibit a passion for technology, lighting, and creating outstanding visual content.
• File Preparation and Optimization: Prepare and optimize artwork files for production, adhering to project requirements, technical guidelines, and brand standards. Maintain strong attention to detail and ensure accuracy and consistency across various mediums.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively in a team environment, ensuring excellent communication and organization.
• Mock-Up and Proof Preparation: Create physical mock-ups, including cutting, gluing, taping, and folding.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Be flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

• 3DS Max and V-Ray Skills: Possess advanced skills in 3DS Max and V-Ray to create exceptional visuals.
• 3D Modeling Knowledge: Have knowledge and experience in 3D modeling to enhance product representations.
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Have knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Cloud. (Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects)
• Brand Guidelines Adherence: Experience working within brand guidelines and maintaining design consistency.
• Troubleshooting Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot technical and artistic challenges efficiently.
• Print and Packaging Experience: Knowledge of setting up files for large format printing, including scanning, scaling, retouching, color matching, and masking.
• Visual Prototyping: Generate mock-ups and visual prototypes to facilitate communication of design concepts to internal teams and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 401K plan with employer match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Congo Brands, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

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