Job Description
Are you a master of photorealistic visualization? PixelPerfect Studios is looking for a Lead Mockup Designer to help us push the boundaries of digital presentation. You will be responsible for creating high-fidelity, editable, and visually stunning product mockups that bring our clients' branding to life. If you have an obsession with detail, lighting, and texture, we want to hear from you.
We are a fast-paced agency working with global brands to set the standard for digital retail presentation. You will work alongside top-tier art directors to develop internal assets and client-facing presentations.
Responsibility
- Design and build high-quality, photorealistic product mockups for a variety of industries including packaging, apparel, and tech.
- Develop a library of reusable, layered PSD assets to streamline internal creative workflows.
- Collaborate with the photography team to ensure lighting, shadows, and textures are consistent and accurate.
- Apply complex branding and label designs onto 3D objects using Smart Objects and advanced perspective warping techniques.
- Maintain file organization standards to ensure assets are accessible and user-friendly for the broader design team.
- Perform quality assurance checks on all assets to ensure pixel-perfect rendering at various resolutions.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging mockup technologies and 3D integration trends.
Qualification
- 5+ years of experience in high-end graphic design, specifically focusing on product visualization and mockups.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, specifically with Smart Objects, displacement maps, and layer styles.
- Strong understanding of 3D software (Blender, Cinema 4D, or Adobe Dimension) to generate custom mockup geometry.
- A portfolio demonstrating an exceptional eye for light, shadow, texture, and realistic composition.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines without compromising creative quality.
- Solid understanding of brand identity and how product packaging interacts with consumer psychology.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions to non-creative stakeholders.