Role Overview

We are seeking a AI 3D Visual Designer —someone who thinks like a filmmaker, designs with artistic restraint, and orchestrates AI tools like a production pipeline. This role sits at the intersection of cinematography, color science, 3D visualization, narrative design, and AI-driven content creation. You will translate abstract ideas, moods, and philosophies into emotionally resonant cinematic visuals—using AI as a tool, not a crutch. We are looking for taste, judgment, and storytelling instinct above all else.

Core Responsibilities

Cinematic Visual Direction

Design and direct cinematic visuals grounded in real-world filmmaking principles:

• Lighting, exposure, contrast, and emotional tone
• Camera language: framing, depth, lens choice, movement, rhythm
• Application of cinematography fundamentals (Exposure Triangle, golden-hour logic, motivated light) across both 3D and AI-generated imagery

Color Grading & Film Aesthetic

Shape filmic looks with consistency and restraint:

• Professional color grading (DaVinci Resolve or equivalent)
• Confident handling of log / flat footage
• Selective color control (e.g., desaturating greens, warming highlights, preserving skin tones)
• Maintain tonal and color continuity across sequences

Prompt Engineering (Concept → Machine Language)

Translate emotions and philosophies into precise, cinematic prompts:

• Lens type, depth of field, motion cadence
• Lighting style, texture realism, material behavior
• Prompt for consistency and control, not randomness

Artistic Curation (Human Taste)

Curate aggressively and patiently:

• Review large volumes of AI output
• Identify and reject artifacts (geometry melting, texture hallucinations, lighting inconsistencies)
• Select only the top ~5% that meet cinematic standards

Taste > volume.

Narrative Design & AI Voice Direction

Ensure story and rhythm drive the visuals:

• Write restrained, emotionally grounded scripts
• Direct AI voice performances (speech-to-speech): pacing, pauses, cadence
• Avoid robotic or over-produced delivery
• Ensure narration supports visual rhythm rather than overpowering it

AI Pipeline & Technical Integration

Design cohesive AI production workflows:

• Image generation (e.g., Midjourney)
• Motion & depth (e.g., Luma)
• Voice (e.g., ElevenLabs)
• Edit and stitch outputs into unified cinematic sequences
• Understand strengths, limitations, and failure modes of different models

Required Skills & Experience

Core Creative Skills

• Strong foundation in cinematography and lighting
• Advanced understanding of color grading and film aesthetics
• Experience in cinematic animation or 3D visualization
• Exceptional attention to detail and visual consistency

AI & Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with modern AI visual tools
• Strong prompt engineering capability
• Experience integrating image, video, audio, and post-production workflows

Human Qualities We Value Most

• High visual judgment and restraint
• Conceptual and emotional thinking
• Patience and discipline in curation
• Story-first mindset
• Curiosity and adaptability as tools evolve

Portfolio Expectations

Your portfolio must demonstrate:

• Cinematic lighting and camera language
• Color grading sensibility
• Visual consistency across shots
• Clear narrative or emotional intent
• AI-assisted work with evident human direction and taste

Nice to Have

• Architectural or product visualization experience
• Knowledge in 3ds Max, D5 render, Blender, Unreal, Adobe premiere pro, aftereffects or similar tools
• Background in filmmaking, photography, or cinematography
• Short cinematic films or visual essays