Environment Artist required at Barnstorm VFX

Environment Artist required at Barnstorm VFX

Studio: Barnstorm VFX

Job Opening: Environment Artist

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to integrate assets and textures produced in Houdini, alongside with Maya, respecting the technical and artistic constraints
  • Ability to accurately plan and estimate workload
  • Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and ensure consistency of work within the team
  • Support the pipeline to ensure quality is being maintained
  • Work closely with Lead Environment Artists to create high-quality 3D environment art
  • Craft compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the shot’s setting and elements.
  • Create a broad range of environment assets that include architecture, nature and props from both concept and photo reference

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Strong modelling skills and experience in a major 3D package
  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience as an artist in the VFX industry
  • A strong understanding of art fundamentals
  • Ability to work collaboratively, with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A solid portfolio demonstrating experience in the creation of high-quality, high-resolution 3D assets, UV maps and textures.
  • Proven ability to work within a team environment
  • Knowledge of virtual production integration for film and television