Daniel Zak

CGI Global Head of Data Model Prep at Hogarth Worldwide

Central Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

About

A 3d artist turned into a technical manager, specialising in dealing with the "boring" bits happening behind the scenes of CGI production. I equally enjoy figuring out a technical riddle and growing a team of artists.

Experience

  • Global Head of Data Model Prep at WPP Production
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Continued the role while Hogarth transformed into WPP Production.

  • Hogarth (Full-time · 5 yrs)
    • CGI Global Head of Data Model Prep
      May 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Expanding data prep and modelling department capabilities by growing an offshore team in Chennai. Cooperating with nVidia on incorporating Omniverse into an in-house pipeline. Cooperating with Head of Pipeline in creating department-wide USD based pipeline.

    • CGI Head of Data Model Prep
      Mar 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Continued the role while Burrows merged with Hogarth Worldwide.

  • CGI Head of Data Model Prep at Burrows
    Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 · 9 mos

    Growing and transforming a 3d artist team that delivers high-quality models to the entire CGI department. Developing a new 3D data processing pipeline and preparing for upcoming technology changes while supporting legacy projects and workflows. Cooperating with other CGI departments to make sure data deliveries match creative requirements. Communication with clients and being involved in costing and quotations. Software: Deltagen, 3Ds Max, Adobe Suite, Nuke, Unreal

  • Production Supervisor at Jaguar Land Rover
    Apr 2020 - Jun 2020 · 3 mos

    Transferred into Jaguar Land Rover internal team as a part of TUPE process whilst continuing previous role.

  • Production Supervisor at Mackevision
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Managing a Jaguar Land Rover site-based 3d data preparation team. Assuring the production runs efficiently and according to a very strict SLA agreement, while being accountable for all project deliveries and team well-being. Interviewing and training new employees, helping with the implementation of new production processes and keeping a good relationship with the client. Software: Deltagen, Maya