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VFX Asset Development Lead Artist

Folks VFX

Lead complete production-ready assets with Maya, ZBrush, and Houdini expertise as a Senior Artist supporting Pitch Black’s VFX teams.

This Asset Generalist Senior Artist handles complex work, technical leadership, and mentoring across production. The position leads asset development from modelling through final lookdev while maintaining creative, technical, and schedule requirements. You will support downstream departments through troubleshooting, documentation, and technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create complete assets to the highest production standards
  • Ensure deliverables meet downstream technical requirements
  • Anticipate integration needs and resolve problems proactively
  • Collaborate with global teams on optimized workflows
  • Present work in dailies and respond to feedback

Requirements:

  • Professional VFX production experience focused on Asset Generalist work
  • Expert Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Mari, Katana, Houdini
  • Python, MEL, and VEX scripting for automation
  • Experience leading sequences or small teams preferred
  • Ability to manage tasks and mentor others

Bring asset leadership, technical guidance, and cross-discipline collaboration to Pitch Black’s production-ready VFX workflows.

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