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Overview

3D Environment Artist

Our Vancouver studios is looking for an experienced 3D Environment Artist to join our team in order to work on multiple projects that includes television, streamed series and films. The start date is immediate and is seasonal.

The 3D Environment Artist are responsible for creating photo-real landscapes that integrate seamlessly with plate photography. Successful candidates display a high proficiency in some and a varied skill level across the areas of model, texture, shading, look development, and the ability to slap-comp their own work.  You will work both individually and within a larger team, with tasks ranging from a small number of shots & scenes to working on specific assets within a larger body of work.  The 3D Environment Artist is part of the Asset & Character Development team and reports to the Character Development Supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a VFX, live action studio
  • Minimum 3 years in creating digital environments for TV and/or film
  • Proven artistic ability across multiple CG disciplines including modeling, texturing, lighting, shading / look development, or compositing.
  • Strong communicator that requires minimal guidance in the execution of VFX Tasks.
  • Create & generate all artwork within a shot, using various software programs
  • Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
  • May train, mentor or supervise the work of entry, mid and mid-high level generalist artists at the discretion of the Department Supervisor
  • Attend dailies and participate in creative problem solving
  • Proficient in environment scene layout and composition
  • Fluent in Maya or similar
  • Proficient in ZBrush
  • Working knowledge of Substance Painter
  • Fluent in Vray
  • Experience in Photoshop, MARI and Substance Painter
  • Experience in Terragen VUE or Houdini an asset
  • Experience in Speedtree an asset
  • Background & experience with digital matte painting an asset as some assistance with MP will be required
  • Comparable software experience also considered
  • Must showcase an up-to-date reel with relevant work experience

About ZOIC STUDIOS

Zoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process and relationships. Partnership, integrity and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. We have three locations, Los Angeles, New York City and Vancouver, Canada. Some of our recent credits include, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,  Legends of Tomorrow, Twilight Zone,  Arrow and Stargirl.

"Visual Evolution" is our mission; we invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of visual effects. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film and television projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?