Technical Artist, 3D

Critical Mass; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is looking for a Technical Artist to create high-fidelity visual experiences using Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in Maya 3D and 2 years in Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include processing CAD files, optimizing textures, and rendering prototypes. Competitive salary between $65,000 — $80,000 CAD and various benefits offered, including family support initiatives.

Benefits

Maternity and parental leave

Competitive benefits packages

Flexible vacation and leave options

Employee discounts

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Maya 3D or Cinema 4D.
• 2+ years of experience in Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of film, real-time development, and virtual production.

Responsibilities

• Intake and process complex CAD and/or FBX files for Unreal Engine.
• Import and verify 3D models and textures.
• Assign and optimize textures in multiple lighting scenarios.
• Manage vehicle model variations in Unreal Engine.
• Render high-quality, photo-real prototypes.

Skills

Maya 3D

Unreal Engine

Basic blueprints knowledge

C++ experience

High-end rendering pipelines

Post-production and VFX pipelines

Tools

Solid Works

AutoCAD

Cinema 4D

Job description

In your capacity as a Technical Artist, you play a central role in bringing creative ideas to life. Drawing from your expertise in various 3D software andextended knowledge of Unreal Engine, you are building high-fidelity, photo-real visual experiences for our clients. You are a key contributor in conceiving and breaking ground, executing on innovative ideas.

*Please note that the internal title for the role is Product Engineer - 3D

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.

You will:

• Intake and process complex CAD and/or FBX files for final use in Unreal Engine
• Import and verify the 3D model and textures in Unreal Engine
• Identify and correct geometry and texture mapping issues
• Assign and optimize textures in multiple lighting scenarios
• Manage vehicle model variations and material library in Unreal Engine
• Render high-quality, photo-real prototypes and fidelity samples
• Execute rigging and animation in Unreal Engine, correct faults if needed
• Model, texture and animate key elements to be used in UE environments
• Build custom small-medium scale 3D environments
• Place and animate virtual cameras
• Animate 3D models

You have:

• 4+ years of experience in Maya 3D (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Rhino is a plus)orCinema 4D
• 2+ years of experience in Unreal Engine
• Basic blueprints knowledge is required, C++ experience is a bonus
• Worked in automotive and with high-end rendering pipelines (Arnold and Redshift)
• Understanding film, real-time development, and virtual production
• Proficiency with post-production and VFX pipelines

What We Offer:

• Maternity and parental leave extra days
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Impact and Inclusion Board with 13 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts
• And more…

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that inclu de, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration. Salary Range $65,000 — $80,000 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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