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TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

The Senior Artist CGI is responsible for producing CGI assets (static and animated) to customer specification.

What you'll be doing:

CGI Production

• Performs pre-flight checks on received artwork and CGI deliverables.
• Converts artwork files into CGI textures with a focus on accurate digital colour matching within accepted tolerance.
• Builds complex static CGI product packaging masters across all structural types at an advanced level.
• Creates accurate hard and organic surface models utilizing a range of references (Physical Samples/CAD Data/3D Scan Data).
• Creates material textures to achieve photorealistic representations of substrates in CGI.
• Creates photorealistic lighting within the CGI software to enhance the look and feel of a CGI asset (highlights & shadows).
• Retouches images when client approval/costs are agreed.
• Builds complex moving/animated CGI assets at an advanced level.
• Uses the 3D Scanner to produce highly detailed scans for modelling/retopology.

Coaching & Development

• Guides, advises and mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Advocates CGI standard working practices across the team.
• Identifies and discusses issues with relevant team members.

Project Management

• Represents the CGI production team in the planning of projects.
• Interacts with the CGI Production Lead to escalate issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Seeks ways to optimize process to improve quality and delivery.
• Promotes best practice and continuous improvement within the team.
• Leads and supports with production initiatives.
• Participates in root cause and corrective action investigations.

Client Interaction

• Delivers customer demonstrations.
• Participates in client meetings.

Contacts:

• Interacts across teams with multiple disciplines at all levels, collaborating on projects, making recommendations to influence change, giving guidance using their knowledge and expertise.
• External client interaction in support of our Client Service team.

Level of Responsibility:

• Is expected to work autonomously.
• Has no direct reports however informally supports others.

Decision-Making Authority:

• Makes recommendations on process, performance and business improvements working with CGI Production Lead and CGI Global Subject Matter Expert.

Physical and Sensory Demands:

• Extensive DSE (Display Screen Equipment) use.
• Extensive periods of concentration and attention to detail.
• Prolonged periods of sitting with opportunity to take breaks when required.

Working Environment:

• Office working environment.
• Some requirements for flexibility in hours to meet our client and business needs.

This is a HYBRID position located out of Cincinnati OH Office

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Strong understanding of CGI modelling workflow and geometry.
• Strong understanding of creating photo realistic materials (bump maps, displacement maps & normal maps).
• Strong understanding of UV Mapping.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard CGI software including 3DS Max, Modo, VRay.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard artwork production software including Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Experience with post-production software such as After Effects, Nuke & Real Flow.
• Experience in delivering rendered assets utilizing CGI software only (no post production).
• Excellent creativity skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of composition, photo realism, colour, texture and lighting.
• A good understanding of photography.
• Communication skills particularly listening, verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Team working skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise.
• Time Management skills to respond to a dynamic work environment.
• Coaching skills.
• Proactive problem solving.
• Decision making skills.
• Higher Education Qualification in CGI Discipline (e.g BA Games Design)

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees' overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.