VFX Visual Development Artist

General Summary

As a VFX Visual Development Artist, you will be responsible for creating visual development pieces that define and/or refine the visual style and storytelling of our project. You will work closely with the VFX Art Director and creative leads to produce compelling visuals that guide the production of our film.  

Job Functions 

• Collaborate with the VFX Art Director to conceptualize and/or iterate on key visual beats and themes throughout the film. 
• Starting from storyboards, 2D concept art, or rough pre-vis models, develop and create visually stunning key art that aligns with the film’s visual style and narrative. 
• Render high-quality key images to provide various VFX departments (Enviro, Lighting, FX, Comp) with realistic and applicable production ready targets. 
• Use 2D software to refine production images and/or elements into practical production ready targets. 
• Work closely with the production team to ensure deliverables meet fast-paced delivery schedules. 
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and reviews to provide creative input and feedback. 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and department leads to ensure alignment of visual goals and project timelines.  

Qualifications 

• 3+ years’ experience as a Visual Development Artist, preferably in the VFX or film industry. 
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality visual development and key art pieces. 
• Excellent understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling. 
• Strong artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and realism. 
• Experience working with reference data, renders, photos, HDRIs, and photogrammetry. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in an extremely fast-paced, creative environment. 
• Strong time-management skills. 
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software such as Maya, Blender, Houdini, Terragen, World Creator, Gaea, ZBrush is required; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.  

Preferred Skills

• Strong photography portfolio. 
• Experience in traditional art forms such as drawing, sculpting, or painting.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location

On-site in Hillsboro, OR, and eligible for remote work (in CA, OR, or WA only).