Freelance/Contract CGI Artist/Retoucher Job at Hogarth in Detroit

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Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media – both established and emerging. The global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever‑changing world of today’s content experience.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a CGI Artist/Retoucher do at Hogarth?

A CGI Artist/Retoucher creates final imagery for use in advertising and marketing materials using any combination of CGI, AI, Photography and Illustration. The role requires expert knowledge in CGI programs such as Cinema 4D and Photoshop, file types, resolution and color management. Project types range from CGI creative retouching, AI background creations or additions, applying special effects, developing stylistic standards for specific clients and campaigns, to basic retouching, product updates and vehicle color shifts.

Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to the Group Design Director.

Requirements

• Take responsibility for the quality, craftsmanship, timeliness, and profitability of every retouching project.
• Provide working solutions and education regarding Hogarth capabilities and processes to clients for successful execution of their projects.
• Encourage and maintain collaboration with Creative and Design teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand standards, brand image styles, and guidelines and creative excellence on all projects.
• Identify opportunities and develop measures to improve work process and quality of end product.

Knowledge And Skills

• Build long‑term, trust‑based relationships with clients and create positive experiences for all who interact with Hogarth.
• Establish new and foster existing relationships with Producers and Creatives with an eye toward creating more opportunities and business growth.
• Take ownership of projects and meet deadlines given.
• Take and follow directions from the Group Design Director, Production Artists, Designers, Client Engagement Leads, and/or agency Creatives.
• Maintain strong lines of daily communication with Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, Studio Resource Director and/or agency contacts through face‑to‑face discussions or email on project status.
• Work with Group Design Director, Client Engagement Leads, Studio Resource Director to assist with managing the day‑to‑day retouching workload.
• Communicate effectively with all Hogarth functional area leads to ensure cross‑disciplinary projects run smoothly.
• Solicit project feedback from Creatives and Producers and communicate back to the team.
• Proactively make decisions and ask questions to elevate the work and reduce the number of revisions.
• Have strong organizational skills relating to naming, saving and storing working and final files.
• QA work before delivering at each phase of the project with the ability to prepare and markup PDFs for work reviews.
• Accurately record time spent on projects.
• Strong time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of Design, Creative, Fine Arts or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in CGI and Retouching.

Our Hogarth Values

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project—big or small—gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. It’s how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough”—because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued—even when opinions differ—makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what’s next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Advertising, Production, and Marketing

Industries

• Media Production, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Advertising Services

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