3D CGI Artist Needed: Photorealistic Renders & Web Hero Animation for Premium Product

We need a skilled 3D Visualization / CGI artist to transform our final CAD models into sleek, photorealistic product imagery and an eye-catching hero animation for our e-commerce landing page. What We Provide: *Final, production-ready CAD files (.STEP / SolidWorks .SLDPRT). *Brand design guidelines (color palettes, finish references, and logo assets). *Clear creative direction and storyboard concepts for the animation. Key Deliverables: *Photorealistic Product Stills (4–5 total): 3x Studio hero shots (clean, neutral studio lighting showcasing product angles). 1–2x Exploded view or lifestyle context renders highlighting the internal dispensing mechanism and material finishes. *Web Hero Animation (1 total): 5–10 second smooth 3D animation optimized for web (hero section). Focus on showing the product in action/dispensing flow. Deliverables in high-res .mp4 and web-optimized .webm or .gif / Lottie format. Required Skills & Experience: *Demonstrated experience in 3D product rendering and industrial visualization (KeyShot, Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Octane, Redshift, or similar). *Experience importing and cleaning up CAD geometry (.STEP files). *Mastery of photorealistic texturing (soft-touch plastics, brushed metals, clear acrylics) and studio lighting setup. *Strong portfolio showing past product visualization or ecommerce animation work. How We Like to Work: *Iterative Milestones: We prefer working in stages (1. Geometry import & camera placement draft → 2. Lighting & material approval → 3. Final animation/high-res rendering). *Communication: Fast, clear communication with regular check-ins during the drafting process. To Apply: Please submit: *A link to your portfolio or work samples (specifically showing product CGI or hero animations). *The primary 3D software/render engines you use. *Your estimated turnaround time for this scope.