BC, Senior Hard Surface Model/Texture/Look Dev Artist

The Senior Hard Surface Model/Texture/Look Dev Artist will be responsible for creating, refining, and delivering high-quality digital assets while collaborating closely with production teams to ensure assets integrate smoothly into the overall pipeline. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating digital assets from photographic references, cyber scans, and production specifications while meeting quality and technical requirements.
• Developing high-resolution hard surface models, including environments, vehicles, and props.
• Cleaning, refining, and retopologizing models as required for production workflows.
• Creating UV layouts, texture maps, and look development elements to achieve realistic and visually appealing results.
• Working closely with asset, CG, and VFX teams to ensure assets function effectively throughout the production pipeline.
• Applying industry best practices and proactively identifying potential technical or creative challenges.
• Following established pipeline standards, workflows, and studio procedures.
• Demonstrating creativity, strong aesthetic judgment, and attention to detail while managing assigned tasks independently.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors and team members to support successful project delivery.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced VFX artist with strong technical skills in modeling, texturing, and look development, along with a passion for visual storytelling and production excellence. Required qualifications and skills include:

• Professional experience working in film and television visual effects production.
• A strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating wireframes, UV layouts, texture maps, and completed assets.
• Advanced experience creating high-resolution hard surface models.
• Proficiency with Maya and ZBrush or Mari.
• Strong retopology and UV mapping skills.
• Experience with look development and physically based texturing workflows.
• Knowledge of V-Ray is considered an asset.
• Experience with Houdini, Marvelous Designer, or Substance Painter is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and production requirements.
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative, adaptable, and receptive to feedback.
• Must reside in British Columbia, Canada, with the ability to work remotely using Pacific Standard Time.

Benefits:

This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a flexible remote work environment designed to support creative professionals, including:

• Hourly compensation range of $45 - $65 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and other relevant factors.
• Remote contract-based work opportunity.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile film, television, and visual effects projects.
• Collaborative environment with experienced artists and creative professionals.
• Exposure to innovative technologies, workflows, and advanced production techniques.
• Supportive culture that values creativity, curiosity, and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects while expanding your technical and artistic skill set.