Environment Look Development Artist

Disney Parks and Resorts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking experienced Environment Look Development Artists to join their upcoming feature project. The role involves collaborating closely with asset supervisors and production designers to develop visually stunning environments, textures, and props. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 4 years of experience in the industry. This position offers a competitive salary range of C$90,400 to $150,500 CAD annually and a diverse benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Environment Look Development or as an Environment Artist.
• Ability to interpret and implement highly stylized art direction.
• Shader-writing and scripting knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with asset supervisors and production designers on animated films.
• Author materials, textures, and procedural instancing.
• Bring assets to technically efficient and artistically appealing final completion.

Skills

Ability to understand art direction

Technical skills for art aesthetics

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in texturing

Knowledge of materials

Understanding the production pipeline

Education

Bachelor's degree in digital art or related field

Tools

Maya

Linux

Houdini

Job description

Job Summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting‑edge technology to bring new stories to the big screen for audiences worldwide. Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park productions, and special projects for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today. Learn about our filmmaking process here.

Position Overview

We currently have a couple of exciting opportunities for experienced Environment Look Development Artists to join us on our upcoming feature‑Hexed. Our Look Development Artists are responsible for creating the materials, textures, and geometric instances that define the look of environments, sets, and props. We value self‑motivated artists who thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with asset supervisors and production designers to develop the look of the environments and characters of our animated films.
• Author materials, textures, and procedural instancing.
• Bring assets to technically efficient and artistically appealing final completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in digital art, computer graphics, or related field.
• 4+ years experience in Environment Look Development or as an Environment Artist (film/television/games).
• Ability to understand, interpret and implement highly stylized art direction.
• Strong technical skills toward achieving an art‑directable aesthetic.
• Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of materials and procedural instancing.
• Proficiency in texturing and digital painting.
• Physically‑based rendering experience.
• Maya experience.
• Linux experience.
• Houdini experience a plus.
• Understanding the production pipeline.
• Shader‑writing and scripting knowledge is beneficial.

Application Requirements

A reel of visual examples exemplifying work in this area is requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range

The hiring range for this position in British Columbia, Canada is C$90,400 to $150,500 CAD per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.