Digital Compositor - Jewellery / Luxury Goods -

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Digital Compositor specializing in jewelry imagery. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating 3D renders, live action footage, and graphic elements to create photorealistic marketing assets. Your contributions will be crucial in enhancing product presentations for e commerce, advertising campaigns, and augmented reality experiences by seamlessly blending CGI with real world aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities

• Composite 3D jewelry renders (using KeyShot, Octane, or V Ray) with appropriate backgrounds, shadows, and reflections for e commerce product pages and ad campaigns.
• Perform retouching and enhancement on jewelry photos and CGI, including color grading, material realism, and light matching.
• Create lifestyle composites, such as jewelry on models or hands, ensuring accurate skin tones and textures.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists to ensure renders are optimized for compositing, with proper passes and alpha channels.
• Develop scalable templates for on brand product visuals, maintaining consistent lighting and styles.
• Optimize assets for web and mobile viewing, balancing quality with load speed.

Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in digital compositing, with a preference for jewelry or luxury goods.
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, including advanced masking and blend modes, and After Effects for motion composites.
• Proven experience with CGI integration, specifically matching live action lighting to 3D renders.
• A keen eye for material properties, such as metal finishes, gem refraction, and diamond sparkle.
• Strong knowledge of color management, including CMYK/RGB workflows for both print and digital output.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with AI tools for background generation and upscaling (e.g., Generative Fill, Topaz).
• Experience with Nuke or Fusion for node based compositing.
• Knowledge of AR compositing for platforms like Snapchat and Instagram filters.

Portfolio Requirements

• Your portfolio should include examples of jewelry composites, with a preference for before and after breakdowns.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately match CGI to photography.