Senior Asset Artist

5 Days ago • 6 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Luma is seeking a Senior Asset Artist with at least 6 years of VFX film experience to join their Vancouver team. This is a work-from-home role open only to British Columbia residents with legal authorization to work in Canada. Responsibilities include creating efficient models based on briefs and reference materials; demonstrating proficiency in UV layout, polygonal subdivision, look development, R&D, and lighting; maintaining and updating models; interpreting abstract ideas into compelling assets; creating high-quality texture maps; mentoring junior artists; and ensuring consistency in asset creation. The ideal candidate will have mastery of Maya, ZBrush, and Mari; experience with hair and fur; and knowledge of Katana, Mudbox, and Substance Painter. Additional skills such as UV workflow, color space understanding, and compositing are preferred.
Must have:
  • 6+ years VFX Asset Artist experience
  • Mastery of Maya, ZBrush, Mari
  • Organic & hard-surface modeling
  • UV layout, texturing, lookdev
  • Hair & fur experience
Good to have:
  • Katana, Mudbox, Substance Painter
  • UDIM workflow
  • Python/C++ (TD skills)
  • Nuke compositing
  • Plate & image-based lighting

Job Details

Luma is looking for Senior level Asset Artist (Model in Organic and Hardsurface, Texture, Surface/Lookdev and experience with Hair and Fur) with VFX Film experience o join our Vancouver team.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home roles. Candidates must currently reside in British Columbia., Canada, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

You Can

    • Create clean and efficient models based on creative briefs and / or reference materials
    • Demonstrate efficiency in UV layout as well as strong polygonal subdivision skills
    • Demonstrate strong Look Development, R&D and Lighting skills from both an artistic and technical perspective
    • Maintain, alter or update models as required by client or supervisor feedback
    • Interpret abstract ideas into the creation of compelling photo real or stylized assets
    • Facilitate the creation of high quality texture maps prior to publishing to ensure consistency
    • Mentor and motivate fellow Asset artists to grow their craft using the latest techniques

You Have

    • At least 6 years of experience as an Asset Artist (Model in Organic and Hardsurface, Texture, Surface/Lookdev and "experience with Hair and Fur) in a VFX Production environment
    • A cultivated aesthetic sense and keen eye for detail
    • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience
    • A mastery in creating both organic and hard surface models with efficient topology
    • A mastery of Maya, ZBrush and Mari
    • Experience with hair and fur
    • Katana, Mudbox and Substance Painter knowledge is a plus
    • Highly efficient UV layout experience using an UDIM workflow is required
    • A technical understanding of colour space
    • An understanding of plate and image based lighting as well as full CG lighting is preferred
    • Basic compositing skills in Nuke
    • TD skills (Python, C++) are preferred but not required
    • An understanding of multi-pass rendering and 3D scene layout is preferred
    • Strong communication and organisational skills
    • The ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude
    • An approachable, proactive and accommodating attitude
    • An innate desire to stay informed of current technologies
    • Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production
    • A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
    • The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
undefined

Similar Jobs

Game Boost - Frontend Javascript Developer

Game Boost

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
Visual Concepts - Character Artist - NBA 2K

Visual Concepts

Budapest, Hungary (On-Site)
4 Days ago
Crystal Dynamics - Character Technical Art Intern

Crystal Dynamics

Bellevue, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Firesprite - Principal Gameplay Animator

Firesprite

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Room 8 Studio - 3D Vehicles Artist, Middle/Senior

Room 8 Studio

(On-Site)
1 Month ago
Ubisoft - Vehicle Artist Assistant - Internship

Ubisoft

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Lakshya Digital - Senior 3D Character Artist

Lakshya Digital

Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Bondex - 3D Stylized Environment Artist

Bondex

South Korea (Remote)
7 Months ago
Velan Studios - Environment Artist

Velan Studios

Troy, Michigan, United States (On-Site)
6 Days ago
Big Ant Studios - 3D Environmental Artist

Big Ant Studios

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

CrazyLabs - Senior Tech Artist

CrazyLabs

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Virtuos - Senior Technical Artist

Virtuos

China (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Epic Games - Character Outsource Lead

Epic Games

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Riot Games - Associate Art Director, Characters - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Larian Studios - VFX Director

Larian Studios

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Scanline VFX - Senior Pipeline Developer (Maya)

Scanline VFX

Seoul, South Korea (Remote)
5 Months ago
Ubisoft - Senior VFX Artist - Real-Time Cinematics

Ubisoft

Montpellier, Occitanie, France (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Ubisoft - Animator (1 Year Contract)

Ubisoft

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
6 Days ago
Scopely - Senior 2D VFX Artist

Scopely

United Kingdom (Remote)
5 Months ago
Bluehole - Technical Artist

Bluehole

(On-Site)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Epic Games - Senior Tools Programmer, UEFN

Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Senior Creature Modeler (Facial Model)

The Walt Disney Company

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Senior Platform Software Engineer, PCIe

NVIDIA

Canada (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Snowed In Studios - Advanced Software Developer - Montreal

Snowed In Studios

Quebec, Canada (Remote)
1 Week ago
Ubisoft - Senior ML Ops - Content Creation Technology Group

Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Principal Programmer, Horde

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Blazesoft - Project Manager

Blazesoft

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Blazesoft - Front-End Developer

Blazesoft

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

3D Art Jobs

SmileGate - 3D Character Modeler (Production)

SmileGate

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Scanline VFX - CG Supervisor

Scanline VFX

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Amazon Games - Lead Artist, Amazon Games

Amazon Games

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)
7 Months ago
Ubisoft - (Senior)3D Character Artist[Art Team]

Ubisoft

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Two Point Studios - Senior 3D Artist

Two Point Studios

Farnham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
Bkom Studios - 3D Environment Artist

Bkom Studios

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
2 Months ago
Vigaet - Unreal Engine Environment Artist -Full Time

Vigaet

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Playrix - 3D Artist

Playrix

Ireland (Remote)
2 Months ago
Fundamentalvr-2 - Lead Artist

Fundamentalvr-2

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Talent Bee Consulting   - 3D Modeller and Animator, Guwahati / Remote

Talent Bee Consulting

Guwahati, Assam, India (Remote)
6 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Luma Pictures is a globally renowned independent visual effects studio that builds compelling art and technology with a strong focus on company culture. We formed in 2002 in Venice, CA with the unwavering goal to create standout work with exceptional people. 

 

We expanded to Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and Vancouver, B.C. in 2021. Spanning two continents, Luma continues to grow and evolve to build more beautiful and compelling visual art for those who work for us, and those who work with us. With nearly 300 employees, we’re proud to have worked on over 100 feature films including: Elvis, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Black Panther, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Guardians of the Galaxy; as well as Academy Award-winning films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Jojo Rabbit, No Country for Old Men, and True Grit. 

 

Over the years, we’ve kept that same hungry mindset and take pride in our creative partnerships. Our motto is simple: work with exceptional people on meaningful things. It’s what started our fire and continues to fuel our engine.


Head to our careers page to see what openings we have available. 

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

British Columbia, Canada (Remote)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)

Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Luma Pictures

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug