Job Description
Elevate Brands Through Immersive Design
PixelCraft is seeking a visionary Mockup Designer to join our elite creative team in NYC. You will bridge the gap between flat graphic design and hyper-realistic brand experiences. We aren't just looking for someone who uses Smart Objects—we need an artist who understands lighting, material physics, and consumer psychology to create world-class digital assets.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping how top-tier global brands present their products to the digital market. If you are obsessed with pixel-perfect precision and cinematic presentation, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Develop high-fidelity, photo-realistic product mockups for print, digital, and e-commerce campaigns.
- Collaborate with Art Directors to interpret brand guidelines and translate them into stunning visual templates.
- Master advanced compositing techniques, including complex lighting, shadow mapping, and texture rendering.
- Create customizable PSD mockup kits that balance aesthetic quality with user-friendly layer structures.
- Conduct quality assurance testing on all digital assets to ensure compatibility across Adobe Creative Cloud environments.
- Stay at the forefront of 3D modeling and rendering trends to continuously improve our design production pipeline.
- Present visual concepts to key stakeholders, articulating design decisions and the impact on brand perception.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or a related creative discipline.
- 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design or packaging development.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, specifically regarding Smart Objects and complex non-destructive workflows.
- Solid understanding of 3D software such as Adobe Dimension, Blender, or Cinema 4D.
- Deep knowledge of print production processes, materials, and finishing techniques (foil stamping, embossing, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects within tight deadlines.
- A stellar portfolio showcasing high-end photorealistic mockup work.