CGI Lead - Product and Packaging

Job title: CGI Lead - Product and PackagingFreelance - September 2026London (Hybrid) OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced CGI Lead - Product and Packaging specialist to lead the technical and creative quality of product CGI assets across global projects for one of our hero Brands. This is a highly specialised role requiring a rare blend of creative design judgement and deep technical CGI literacy. Unlike traditional design or CGI roles, this position sits at the intersection of brand, packaging/product accuracy, and 3D production excellence. The successful candidate will act as the final technical authority on product visualisation, ensuring assets are both visually outstanding, technically correct and brand colours accurate before approval. Role Scope and ResponsibilitiesCGI Supervision and Quality Control (Primary Focus - 70%)Provide final technical sign-off on all product and packaging CGI assets.Review CGI output for realism, accuracy, scale, materials, lighting, colour and rendering quality.Ensure strict brand and packaging compliance, maintaining fidelity to physical products.Identify and resolve common CGI pitfalls related to product visualisation.Act as the technical escalation point for agencies and internal teams. Hands-On CGI Contribution (Secondary Focus - 30%)Produce CGI assets where required, owning delivery end-to-end on assigned workstreams.Apply best-practice modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques.Support proof-of-concept work and ..... full job details .....