BC, 3D Environment Generalist - Expression of Interest

3D Environment Artist - Expression of Interest

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia, Canada.

About Zoic

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team! 

Why Join Zoic?

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Our Vancouver, BC location is interested in hearing from experienced 3D Environment Generalist for future openings. 

The 3D Environment Generalist is responsible for creating photo-real landscapes that integrate seamlessly with plate photography. Successful candidates display a high proficiency or varied skill level across the areas of model, texture, shading, look development, Houdini for scattering 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 Environments team and reports to the Environment Supervisor.

Duties:

• Create environments using both manual and procedural workflow depending on scale and complexity
• Create world designs such as; streetways, moutainscapes with rivers, coastlines etc. using purchased and in-house assets
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

• Work closely with team members share work with multiple artists assigned to the same builds.

• 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

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.
• Ability to upres purchased items as well as create new assets when needed
• Proficient in environment scene layout and composition
• Prior experience using Houdini for world generation
• Fluent in Maya and Vray
• Fluent in Houdini
• Working knowledge of Substance Painter
• Experience in Photoshop, MARI
• Ability to self-prioritize
• Strong communicator that requires minimal guidance in the execution of VFX Tasks.
• Must showcase an up-to-date reel with relevant work experience

Bonus:

• Experience in Terragen VUE
• Experience in Speedtree
• MASH
• ZBrush
• Prior working experience in ACEScg
• Experience with digital matte painting
• Unreal Engine experience

Additional information
• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65 / hour (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
• Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia if applying within Canada. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned
• Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.