CG Artist ( Assets ) Mid/Senior

Crafty Apes; Greater London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafty Apes is seeking a Mid to Senior VFX Asset Generalist to join our remote UK team. You will create high-quality 3D models, textures, and look development for characters, props, and environments, integrating assets into our production pipelines.

Work closely with Art Directors and VFX Supervisors to ensure top visual fidelity, optimized topology, UVs, and shading. The role demands independent work, strong problem-solving, and clear communication to hit tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years (Mid Level) and 5+ years (Senior Level) experience as a VFX Asset Generalist, demonstrated by a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Mari, ZBrush; Houdini a plus.
• Deep understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.

Responsibilities

• Model, texture, look‑develop, and groom high-quality 3D assets (characters, props, environments).
• Ensure assets meet studio pipeline specs: topology, UVs, shading.
• Maintain artistic integrity and visual consistency across production.
• Identify and troubleshoot asset creation issues and contribute to workflow improvements.
• Manage asset versions and communicate with production to meet deadlines.

Skills

VFX Asset Generalist

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Portfolio

Tools

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter/Designer

Mari

ZBrush

Houdini

Job description

Contract - 100% Remote within the UK

Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specialising in photo real VFX. Established in 2011, Crafty Apes operates offices in Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. Our mission is to bring our clients’ visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials. Let’s just say: we deliver great shots while having fun!

We are now seeking a talented and versatile Mid to Senior level VFX Asset Generalist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your technical and artistic expertise to a variety of projects, ensuring assets integrate seamlessly into our high-end pipelines.

The Asset Generalist will play a critical role in our production pipeline, responsible for creating high-quality 3D models, textures, and look-development for various assets, from characters and props to complex environments. You will work closely with Art Directors, VFX Supervisors, and department leads to ensure the highest quality of work is delivered on schedule.

What you would do

Model, texture, look-develop, and groom high-quality 3D assets, including characters, props, and environments, to meet project requirements.

Ensure all assets meet the technical specifications and standards of the studio pipeline, including efficient topology, optimized UV layout, and shading.

Ensure the artistic integrity and visual consistency of all assets throughout the production process.

Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, contributing to the development and refinement of asset creation workflows and tools.

Manage asset versions effectively and maintain clear, consistent communication with production and team leads to ensure deadlines are met.

What you need

3+ years (Mid Level) 5+ (Senior Level ) of experience as a VFX Asset Generalist or similar role, demonstrated by a strong portfolio.

Expert proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Mari, Z Brush). Houdini experience is a plus!

Deep understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and meet tight deadlines.

How to Apply

If you are a talented Asset Generalist looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV/Reel, detailed filmography/project list, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and career aspirations.

Crafty Apes Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.