Environment Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Environment Artist (Gamedev): Creating high-level 3D and 2.5D environments for live-action VFX with an accent on generalist skillset. Focus on integrating imagery into shots, maintaining lighting, perspective, and color consistency, and troubleshooting technical issues.

Location: Must be based in British Columbia, or willing to relocate.

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 a year (Vancouver, BC)

Company

hirify.global is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality by blending filmmaking with breakthrough technologies.

What you will do

• Assess the most efficient methodology per environment brief along with Lead and/or Supervisor.
• Receive and respond to artistic/technical direction and feedback.
• Create 2.5D Matte Painting projection setups and full 3D asset builds using bespoke and procedural tools.
• Integrate imagery into shots and preserve a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color.
• Manage scene files and hand off work to other departments in an organised fashion.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues independently or with assistance from TDs and/or Pipe.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of previous experience as a Digital Matte Painter or 3D Environment Artist for live-action feature and/or television.
• Strong understanding of 3D packages including 3ds Max, Maya and Houdini and 2D/Shading packages such as Nuke, Adobe Photoshop and Substance.
• Knowledge of supplementary software including ZBrush, Gaea, and SpeedTree also strongly recommended, as well as basic lighting knowledge.
• Strong Matte Painting and 2.5D projection skills are necessary for an env/dmp role.
• Ability to work and solve technical issues independently.
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Compositing and scripting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ai/generative workflows and tools is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling.
• Committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application.
• Receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.