CG Artist ( Assets ) Mid/Senior - London

Crafty Apes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafty Apes is looking for a Mid to Senior CG Artist (Asset) to join our London team, contributing to high-end VFX assets across film, episodic content and commercials.

You will model, texture, look‑develop and groom 3D assets, ensuring clean topology, PBR workflows and seamless integration into our pipeline, while collaborating with art directors, supervisors and leads to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating asset creation
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a team
• Ability to manage multiple assets and meet deadlines
• Adaptability across characters, props and environments

Responsibilities

• Model, texture, look‑dev, and groom high-quality 3D assets
• Ensure assets meet studio pipeline standards (topology, UVs, shading)
• Maintain artistic integrity and visual consistency throughout production
• Identify and troubleshoot asset creation issues and improve workflows
• Manage asset versions and communicate with production leads to hit deadlines

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Mari

ZBrush

Houdini

Job description

CG Artist ( Assets ) Mid/Senior - London

United Kingdom

Job Description

CG Generalist (Asset) - Mid to Senior Level

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.