Hero Quadruped Creature Artist – VFX (Senior)

Barnstormvfx; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Montreal is seeking a highly skilled Creature Asset Artist with expertise in modeling and texturing realistic quadrupeds. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in software like Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams and maintaining high visual quality. Benefits may vary based on employment status, and remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-end VFX creature modeling and texturing for episodics or features.
• Demonstrated ability to create photo-real hero creatures, with emphasis on quadrupeds.
• Strong understanding of PBR and lookdev fundamentals; creature lookdev experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model realistic hero quadrupeds with accurate proportions.
• Create detailed skin and surface texture maps.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure visual quality.

Skills

Creature modeling

Texturing

Anatomical accuracy

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Lookdev

Collaboration

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Arnold

Mudbox

Job description

A leading visual effects studio in Montreal is seeking a highly skilled Creature Asset Artist with expertise in modeling and texturing realistic quadrupeds. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in software like Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams and maintaining high visual quality. Benefits may vary based on employment status, and remote work options are available.