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TheLab

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Oversee look development, lighting, materials, rendering, and overall visual quality across all CGI deliverables. * Conduct regular creative and technical reviews, providing constructive feedback to ...

thelab

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Oversee look development, lighting, materials, rendering, and overall visual quality across all CGI deliverables. * Conduct regular creative and technical reviews, providing constructive feedback to ...

thelab

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Oversee look development, lighting, materials, rendering, and overall visual quality across all CGI deliverables. * Conduct regular creative and technical reviews, providing constructive feedback to ...

TheLab

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Oversee look development, lighting, materials, rendering, and overall visual quality across all CGI deliverables. * Conduct regular creative and technical reviews, providing constructive feedback to ...

Elevado

AI Art Director

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $120K/yr

Create styleframes, look development, and visual concepts across commercial projects. * Build and iterate prompts, pipelines, and workflows using leading AI tools. * Provide creative direction to ...

Swaybox Studios

Unreal Generalist

New Orleans, LA

Work across layout, texturing, material creation, look development, lighting, and rendering to bring CG environments and assets through final handoff to compositing. * Create custom textures and ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Design end-to-end pipelines that integrate Firefly Foundry's custom-trained diffusion and video models into compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Design end-to-end pipelines that integrate Firefly Foundry's custom-trained diffusion and video models into compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not ...

Swaybox Studios

Unreal Generalist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Work across layout, texturing, material creation, look development, lighting, and rendering to bring CG environments and assets through final handoff to compositing. * Create custom textures and ...

Netflix

Visual Development Artist- Ink

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$70.19/hr

Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend generative imagery with traditional renders and footage. Build workflows, templates, and scripts as ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Design end-to-end pipelines that integrate Firefly Foundry's custom-trained diffusion and video models into compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not ...

Netflix

Visual Development Artist- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70.19/hr

Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend generative imagery with traditional renders and footage. Build workflows, templates, and scripts as ...

Netflix

Visual Development Artist- Ink

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$70.19/hr

Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend generative imagery with traditional renders and footage. * Build workflows, templates, and scripts as ...

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How much do look dev jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for look dev in the United States is $53.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.31 and $66.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Look Dev vs Texture Artist?

AspectLook DevTexture Artist
Primary FocusCreating the overall appearance and material properties of 3D models and scenesCreating detailed surface textures and patterns for 3D models
Skills & ToolsShader development, lighting, rendering, software like Maya, Blender, Substance PainterTexture painting, UV mapping, Photoshop, Substance Painter
Work EnvironmentVFX, animation, gaming, film productionGaming, film, product visualization
CredentialsOften requires knowledge of shading, rendering, and 3D softwareRequires skills in texturing, UV mapping, and image editing

Look Dev specialists focus on the overall look and feel of a scene or character, including materials and lighting, while Texture Artists concentrate on creating detailed surface textures. Both roles often collaborate but serve different aspects of the visual development process.

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CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY • On-site

TheLab
Marketing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about TheLabexternal

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
The CGI Supervisor is responsible for the technical and artistic quality of all 3D computer-generated content across production. Acting as the bridge between creative leadership, production teams, and 3D artists, this role defines technical workflows, oversees asset creation, lighting, rendering, and animation, and ensures the efficient execution of projects from concept through final delivery.
Working within HOME, Wellcom's AI-enabled production ecosystem, the CGI Supervisor leads multidisciplinary CGI teams while helping integrate emerging technologies that improve production efficiency, scalability, and quality. This role ensures all deliverables align with the client's creative vision, brand standards, and technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Pipeline & Workflow Leadership
  • Define, maintain, and continuously optimize the CGI production pipeline to support efficient, scalable project delivery.
  • Collaborate with AI Developers, pipeline engineers, and production teams to implement workflow improvements and automation within HOME.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline rendering, asset management, and production processes through emerging technologies.
  • Ensure pipeline stability, consistency, and adherence to production standards across all CGI projects.

Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of CGI artists, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, look development, FX, and rendering.
  • Assign work based on project priorities, artist expertise, and production schedules.
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing creative environment.
  • Support career development through coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.

Technical Direction & Problem Solving
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for complex CGI production challenges.
  • Troubleshoot issues involving modeling, lighting, rendering, simulations, shaders, and production workflows.
  • Work closely with technical teams to improve tools, optimize rendering performance, and reduce production bottlenecks.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to production capabilities.

Creative Direction & Quality Control
  • Oversee look development, lighting, materials, rendering, and overall visual quality across all CGI deliverables.
  • Conduct regular creative and technical reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.
  • Maintain visual continuity across campaigns, assets, and production teams.
  • Ensure work meets client expectations, brand standards, and creative objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Creative Directors, Senior Art Directors, Production Managers, AI Developers, and Compositing Supervisors throughout the production lifecycle.
  • Establish technical standards for seamless handoffs between CGI, compositing, photography, motion, and post-production teams.
  • Define render outputs, AOVs, utility passes, and delivery specifications that support efficient downstream production.
  • Contribute to the evolution of HOME by identifying opportunities where AI-enabled workflows can enhance creative production without compromising artistic quality.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Visual Effects, Digital Arts, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in CGI, VFX, or digital production, with demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Proven expertise managing end-to-end CGI production pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of modeling, lighting, rendering, shading, animation, compositing, and asset management.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to balance creative excellence with production schedules and technical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience leading teams within commercial advertising, retail, e-commerce, or creative production environments.
  • Experience implementing production pipeline improvements or workflow automation.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted production tools and emerging generative AI technologies.
  • Experience working with cloud rendering and distributed production environments.
  • Knowledge of scripting or pipeline development (Python, MEL, MaxScript, or similar).
  • Experience collaborating with software developers and technical pipeline teams.

Technical Skills:
3D Software
  • 3ds Max
  • Houdini

Rendering Engines
  • V-Ray
  • Karma

Pipeline & Production
  • Asset management
  • Look development
  • Shader development
  • Render optimization
  • Pipeline architecture
  • Workflow automation
  • Version control

Emerging Technologies
  • AI-enabled production workflows
  • Cloud rendering
  • Production automation
  • Familiarity with HOME AI capabilities

Success in This Role:
A successful CGI Supervisor will:
  • Deliver technically exceptional and visually compelling CGI that meets the highest creative standards.
  • Lead and inspire multidisciplinary CGI teams while fostering collaboration across creative, production, and technology functions.
  • Build efficient, scalable production pipelines that improve quality, consistency, and speed.
  • Champion innovation by evaluating new tools and technologies that enhance production workflows.
  • Help shape the continued evolution of HOME by integrating AI-enabled capabilities into CGI production while maintaining creative integrity and technical excellence.

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