Overview

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for an Unreal Engine – Environment Artist to join our newly established Department – Virtual Production.  This is a full time in-house position that is anticipated to start in May 2021.  The role will mainly focus on the generation of scenes for real-time virtual film production – including previs, postvis, and techvis.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Manage asset creation in software such as Maya, Blender or Houdini and incorporate assets into Unreal environments for use in real time playback.
• Ensure production deadlines are met while meeting quality level and production requirements.
• Revise environment assets as directed by production in a timely manner.
• Construct and build creative builds/solutions for recurring production requirements.
• Explore and learn new methods to promote continuous improvement and enhancement of results.
• Be a part of growing this Department.
• Collaborate with other Departments to ensure communication flow and consistency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Suitable candidates will possess the following skills and experience:

Technical Skills:

• 3+ years of Maya (or Houdini) and Unreal Engine experience – Create assets and sequences.
• Solid understanding of Maya, (and/or Houdini) and Unreal Engine.
• Previous experience with lighting, modeling, and texturing in Unreal Engine.
• Previous experience creating realistic environments using Unreal Engine.
• Proficient sense of composition, light, and colour.
• Familiarity with camera tracking, virtual production and motion capture.
• Knowledge of Python and Blueprint is desirable but not essential.

Essential Soft Skills:

• Have excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and communicate ideas.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Ability to adapt quickly to meet production changes.
• Organized, solution oriented and strong attention to detail skills.
• Possess the ability to focus despite pressure and tight deadlines.
• Able to work effectively in a team setting, have a strong work ethic.

Desirable skills to have:

• Strong willingness to continuously grow – improve old methods and learn new methods.
• Exceptional keenness to stay on top of new/evolving techniques and methods.
• Possess high motivation, great enthusiasm, and passion towards virtual production.
• Strong ability to understand and digest new/revised ideas and methods.
• Understanding of Film and Television and Game Production.

WHY WORK HERE

Our work, team and culture are creative, vibrant, and fun, plus we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work on cool major studio projects.
• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Sick/personal days.
• Paid time-off during Christmas.
• Company-sponsored professional development program.
• Proactive growth-oriented work environment.
• Fully stocked kitchen and pantry with plenty of scrumptious and nutritious snacks.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.