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
