Asset Generalist Senior Artist (Freelance)

Folks VFX; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Folks VFX in Vancouver, with remote options for Montreal or Vancouver, seeks an Asset Generalist Senior Artist to deliver production-ready assets across hero characters and complex elements.

You will lead asset development from modelling through lookdev, mentor junior artists, and troubleshoot pipelines to meet rigorous technical and artistic standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a professional VFX production environment with a focus on Asset Generalist.
• Expert-level proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Mari, Katana and Houdini.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, MEL, VEX for tool development and workflow automation.
• Experience leading sequences or small teams; R&D or tool development contributions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete production-ready assets and mentor juniors.
• Lead asset development from modelling through final lookdev.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and ensure assets meet technical requirements.
• Collaborate across time zones in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Asset Generalist experience

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Communication

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Mari

Katana

Houdini

Python scripting

MEL

VEX

Job description

Asset Generalist Senior Artist (Freelance)

• Full-time
• Compensation: CAD 50 - CAD 70 - hourly

Remote candidates within Montreal or Vancouver may also be considered.

We don’t just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.

From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles, we unite diverse talent and experienceacross 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films.
For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious workwith human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.

Join us and find your FOLKS.

The Asset Generalist Senior Artist is responsible for the delivery of complete production-ready assets. This role focuses on complex work, technical leadership, and mentoring team members. Working closely with Modeling, Texture, Lookdev, Rigging, Production teams, the Asset Generalist Senior Artist ensures that work meets creative, technical, and schedule requirements.

Asset Creation & Development

• Execute advanced asset work including hero characters and complex assets
• Lead asset development from modelling through final lookdev
• Create complete production-ready assets to the highest standards
• Mentor junior and mid-level artists on cross-discipline workflows
• Deliver assigned work on schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality
• Ensure deliverables meet technical requirements for downstream departments
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues in collaboration with other departments
• Participate in and, where appropriate, run dailies

Quality, Continuity & Self-QC

• Set and maintain a high quality bar; spot issues early and help others raise consistency
• Create or improve QC checklists/templates and share best practices with the team
• Anticipate downstream integration needs and solve problems proactively with clear trade-offs

Workflow & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with local and global teams, Supervisors, and HoDs to design tools and optimised workflows
• Support global production teams through documentation and technical guidance
• Contribute to ongoing workflow improvements through technical problem-solving
• Participate in dailies, presenting work clearly and responding to feedback
• Communicate proactively with Supervisors, HoDs, and Production to identify risks and constraints
• Work effectively across time zones in a fast-paced production environment
• Support skill development across local and global teams through mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Significant experience in a professional VFX production environment with a focus on Asset Generalist
• Expert-level proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Mari, Katana and Houdini
• Strong scripting skills in Python, MEL, VEX for tool development and workflow automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading sequences or small teams
• Contribution to R&D or tool development initiatives

Core Technical Skills

• Scripting: Python, MEL, VEX for tools and workflow automation

Soft Skills

• Clear and effective communication across disciplines and time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills under production pressure
• Collaborative team player with positive attitude
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor others

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