At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning photorealistic environments for film and episodic VFX projects.
- Company: Join a renowned VFX studio in Vancouver with a collaborative vibe.
- Benefits: Hybrid position, extended health benefits, and RRSP participation options.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the film industry with cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling.
- Qualifications: Solid Houdini skills and 4+ years of experience in VFX environment art.
The predicted salary is between 47430 - 57970 $ per year.
Barnstorm is looking for a Senior Environment Generalist to join a VFX team in Vancouver, British Columbia, in a hybrid and full-time position. This is an opportunity to develop high-level photorealistic environments, focusing on Houdini, look development, lighting, and visual composition in film and episodic productions.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be part of a recognized visual effects studio and contribute to the creation of believable, detailed, and production-ready environments. They will work collaboratively with different departments to integrate assets and maintain visual consistency, scale, and narrative continuity.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality photorealistic environments for VFX projects in film and episodic content.
- Model, texture, assemble, and optimize environment assets such as architecture, landscapes, vegetation, terrain, and props.
- Develop environment layouts that support visual storytelling while maintaining continuity and scale.
- Build and refine the look development and shading of assets.
- Create and refine the lighting of environments to seamlessly integrate with the sequence and creative vision.
- Integrate assets and textures produced in Houdini, respecting technical and artistic requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Environment Leads, CG Supervisors, Lighting, FX, and Compositing to ensure seamless integration into the pipeline.
- Plan, prioritize, and accurately estimate assigned work while meeting production deadlines.
- Participate in reviews and incorporate feedback swiftly to achieve the highest level of quality.
Requirements
- Solid mastery of Houdini for environment creation, layout, look development, lighting, and rendering.
- Excellent modeling, texturing, and asset assembly skills with industry-standard 3D software.
- At least 4 years of professional experience as an Environment Artist or Environment Generalist in the VFX industry.
- Strong understanding of composition, scale, colour theory, lighting, and environmental design.
- Experience creating production-ready assets, UVs, and textures.
- Experience with Digital Matte Painting (DMP) workflows is a significant advantage.
- Experience in environment lighting and look development is highly valued.
- Ability to work collaboratively with artists from various disciplines.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Portfolio demonstrating high-quality photorealistic environments for film, television, or related productions.
- Knowledge of virtual production workflows for film and television is an additional advantage.
Benefits and Conditions
- Hybrid position.
- Project-based hiring options and permanent positions.
- Expanded health benefits.
- Opportunity to participate in RRSP programs.
- Only applications from individuals legally authorized to work in Canada will be accepted.
Environment Generalist – VAN in Vancouver employer: Barnstorm
Barnstorm is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, British Columbia, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among talented VFX professionals. With a focus on employee growth, Barnstorm provides opportunities for skill development in cutting-edge technologies like Houdini, alongside comprehensive health benefits and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Join a team where your contributions to photorealistic environments will be valued and recognized in high-profile film and episodic productions.
