Senior Environment Artist

13 Hours ago • 4 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Senior Environment Artist needed for a visual effects studio in Vancouver. Must have 4+ years of VFX experience, strong modeling skills, and knowledge of Houdini for layout, lighting, and rendering. Experience in creating high-quality 3D assets and collaborating within a team is essential.

We are looking for a talented Senior Environment Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate is experienced in environment layout and lighting. The artist we are looking for should have a strong understanding of composition and lighting principles in order to create aesthetic, functional, and immersive locations.


This position is open to candidates in Vancouver, Canada. 


About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Burbank, CA and Vancouver, BC, providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. 


Who You Are

You are an experienced Environment artist with a passion for crafting compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the shot's setting and elements. You are capable of communication within your team and collaborating with other departments. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company.


What You’ll Do

  • Work closely with Lead Environment Artists to create high-quality 3D environment art
  • Create a broad range of environment assets that include architecture, nature and props from both concept and photo reference
  • Ability to integrate assets and textures produced in Houdini, respecting the technical and artistic constraints
  • Create lighting systems for your environments that are both beautiful and seamless with the sequence.
  • Ability to accurately plan and estimate workload
  • Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and ensure consistency of work within the team


What You Bring

  • Moderate to advanced knowledge of Houdini for layout, lighting, and rendering.
  • Strong modeling skills and experience in a major 3D package
  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience as an artist in the VFX industry
  • A strong understanding of art fundamentals
  • Ability to work collaboratively, with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A solid portfolio demonstrating experience in the creation of high-quality, high-resolution 3D assets, UV maps and textures.
  • Proven ability to work within a team environment
  • Knowledge of virtual production integration for film and television


About This Role

This is an hybrid position. Project and staff positions available with extended health benefits and opportunity to participate in RRSP programs. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada. 


About The Company

Emmy-nominated studio embodying the pioneering ingenuity, daring creativity, & freewheeling spirit of the first aviators


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