CG Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
Creative job that produces 3D models, animations, and special effects for videos, games, advertisements, etc., using computer graphics.
Description
CG Designers use software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, and Cinema 4D to perform 3D model creation, texture production, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and VFX compositing. Depending on the project, they create concept art and conduct presentations to clients, collaborating with producers, programmers, and other artists to improve work quality. They work in a wide range of fields including video works, games, TV commercials, advertisements, and product visualization, and are required to continuously learn new technologies and expression techniques.
Future Outlook
Demand in video production and gaming fields is steadily expanding. The development of VR/AR, real-time rendering, and AI generation technologies is expanding new areas of expression.
Personality Traits
Creative / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Patient
Work Style
Freelance possible / Remote / Studio production company employment / Team production
Career Path
Junior CG Designer → Senior CG Designer → Lead CG Designer → Art Director → VFX Supervisor
Required Skills
3D Modeling / Animation Production / Shading & Lighting / Texture Creation / UV Unwrapping
Recommended Skills
After Effects / Basic Game Engine Operation / Photoshop / Programming Languages
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the quality of details affects the impression of the work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create original visuals. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning of new technologies and tools is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- CG Engineer Certification
- Color Certification
- Photoshop Creator Certification Exam
Aliases
- 3DCG Designer
- CG Artist
- CG Creator
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- 3D Modeler
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