Texture & Look Development Artist - Mid (Short-Term)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid). Candidates must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.

Salary: CAD 85,800–101,400 per year. Three-month project contract starting as soon as possible.

Company

hirify.global is a Vancouver-based visual effects studio creating visual effects for feature films and television, including CG animation, compositing, volumetric effects, and related production services.

What you will do

• Paint and develop textures and looks for characters, creatures, props, and environments across multiple shows.
• Apply lead and supervisor feedback while proposing creative solutions to improve asset quality.
• Write and modify custom Arnold and OSL shaders for production integration.
• Define render passes and assist with standard lighting rigs and look development setups.
• Perform quality checks, troubleshoot production issues, and provide daily versions within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with texture, look development, lighting, R&D, shader development, and supervisory teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of texture painting and look development experience in high-end film.
• Proven ability to define and create photorealistic assets.
• Intermediate experience with Python, OSL, Arnold, MEL, and C++.
• Experience with Maya, Mari, Photoshop, UVLayout, and node-based lighting and look development packages such as Katana or Gaffer.
• Experience with Linux or UNIX and rendering large datasets.
• Strong traditional art knowledge, attention to detail, troubleshooting, time management, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Extended healthcare coverage from the first day, with premiums fully covered.
• Up to eight paid health and wellness days per year.
• Collaborative, supportive, respectful, and empowering workplace culture.