3D Generalist (VFX/Hard Surface)

TL;DR

3D Generalist (VFX/Hard Surface): Creating photorealistic 3D assets for high-end visual effects with an accent on modeling, texturing, and shading hard surfaces. Focus on integrating assets into VFX pipelines, meeting production requirements, and ensuring aesthetic quality.

Location: Must reside in British Columbia, Canada, or be a US artist considered for the role. Work is currently remote from home with the option to work in the Vancouver studio, on Pacific Standard Time.

Hourly Pay: $35 - $55

Company

hirify.global is an Artist-owned and operated Visual Effects company specializing in high-end VFX for television, film, and advertising.

What you will do

• Create high-resolution digital assets, including textures, from various references.
• Collaborate with team members to produce assets within the VFX pipeline.
• Implement best practices, anticipate issues, and address notes effectively.
• Ensure internal and external deadlines are met within budgeted hours.
• Share knowledge and techniques to improve overall team skills and asset quality.
• Apply secondary skill sets in other areas when waiting for alternate assignments.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in high-resolution modeling, texturing, and shading.
• Experience with photo-real asset building, texturing, and shading.
• Specialization in model/texture/shade for hard surface assets.
• Proficiency in Maya, MARI, and Substance Painter.
• Experience with Procedural Modeling skills using Houdini.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on Pacific Standard Time.

Nice to have

• Experience with Zbrush and Mudbox.
• Knowledge of Karma.
• Working knowledge of Shotgun.

Culture & Benefits

• Artist-owned and operated VFX studio.
• Emphasis on curiosity regarding new technology and techniques.
• Respect for work/life balance in a demanding industry.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team from varied backgrounds.
• Work from home option with the possibility of working within the studio.