Senior Texture Artist (VFX)

TL;DR

Senior Texture Artist (VFX): Creating textures, colors, and organic surface qualities for CG creatures and hard-surface models with an accent on implementing the desired look of complicated CG models. Focus on participating in design solutions and mentoring junior artists.

Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite in Vancouver, Canada, and occasionally from home.

Salary: C$112,200 to C$143,600 per year

Company

hirify.global (ILM) is the leading effects facility in the world, founded in 1975 by George Lucas, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries.

What you will do

• Work independently and with the production team to implement the desired look of complicated CG models, including complex creatures and hard surface models.
• Participate as a team member in determining various design solutions and provide feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
• Mentor junior and mid-level Artists.
• Maintain or exceed consistent level of productivity while meeting scheduled targets and producing high quality work.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant professional VFX experience and a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least seven years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.
• Proficient in Maya, Mari, Zbrush, Photoshop and UV unwrapping tools.
• Ability to navigate complex pipelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Modeling, Groom, and Look Development knowledge.
• Katana and Houdini experience.
• Feature Animation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the Texture team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.