Welcome to team / RAPP 

team x is t the customized, global communications & marketing agency for Mercedes-Benz, which Omnicom has been building up since January 2022. Our mission is to create a consistent brand experience for Mercedes-Benz worldwide with one voice, one presence, & one look & feel for all brand-shaping activities.   

Our team is made up of best-in-class talent from across different Omnicom agencies, including RAPP. We bring together the best talent along the customer journey to help the world's most valuable luxury car manufacturer lead the electric mobility of the future & build the most desirable cars. Help us & you can expect: a strong passion for luxury cars, the collective energy of an international team & a lot of fun. 

As part of team x, you will have the opportunity to work at RAPP, which is an integral part of Omnicoms Precision Marketing Group. At RAPP, we focus on improving each individual's experience with a brand. 

Your Role 

At team x, we are about implementing next-gen production solutions that enables engaging, hyper-realistic digital product experiences. Our goal is to make "every product playable", by combining the science of technology with the artistry of computer-generated content. Our CG artists, interactive designers, & developers focus on creating virtual versions of our clients' products, so lifelike it feels like you could reach out & touch them. Our culture brings together creative, tech & data in an integrated way. 

As a CGI Studio Manager at team x, you will be responsible for the seamless execution of CGI projects, ensuring that high-quality visual content is delivered efficiently & effectively. You will manage the studio teams workload, oversee resource allocation, & maintain the highest creative standards across all resources within the CGI studio.

Working closely with the CGI Lead & Producers, you will ensure that projects transition smoothly from conception to completion, whether for still images or moving visuals. You will also be instrumental in evolving workflows, optimizing profitability, & integrating cutting-edge technologies, including AI, into the post-production process.

Additionally, you will take a hands-on approach, leading major projects while fostering a collaborative & innovative studio culture. Your role will require building strong relationships internally & externally to ensure the VFX studio is seen as best in class, delivering the highest quality with the very best people, platforms & processes.

Your Responsibilities 

• Lead & manage the studio team, including Retouch, CGI, & Motion Design, ensuring seamless collaboration & high-quality output.
• Partner with Producers & directly engage with clients, offering expertise in high-end visual content production.
• Oversee team workload & resource allocation, balancing project complexity & individual team strengths.
• Accurately forecast resources & needs based on scope & timelines projection from Project Management
• Track production detailed production data & provide efficiency analysis
• Manage a list of capable freelancers
• Set creative standards by leading high-level retouching work & signing off on studio deliverables.
• Develop & refine briefs to maximize creative & production efficiency.
• Work closely with all relevant teams to optimize workflow & ensure project efficiency.
• Mentor & support team members in their professional development, fostering growth & skill enhancement.
• Enhance & evolve post-production processes to drive efficiency & innovation.
• Lead & oversee high-end retouching projects, ensuring the final output meets the highest creative & technical standards.

Your Experience 

• A seasoned Studio Manager with proven experience overseeing high-end production studios
• Bachelors degree required, ideally in graphic design or similar
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience managing studios & teams
• A strong interest & passion for CGI
• A strong communicator & natural collaborator, capable of fostering relationships internally & externally, including with clients.
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented & driven by a passion for excellence in visual content.

What we offer you 

• A great team & a collaborative culture 
• Exciting products & the opportunity to work for the world's most valuable luxury automotive brand 
• Central & beautiful workplace in Berlin, with hybrid & remote opportunities 
• Flexible working time 
• 30 vacation days 
• Customize your ideal benefits package using our Benefitsy portal, offering access to a diverse selection of options like Urban sports, Spotify, REWE, Sixt, IKEA, & many more. 
• First-class learning & development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning catalogue, that includes 20,000+ diverse courses. 
• 20% employer contribution to our pension scheme. 

We believe that diversity helps us add value to brands. That's why we foster an environment where differences are respected, where people take pride in unique talents & where individual perspectives are encouraged & celebrated.