Remote VFX Asset Generalist — Mid to Senior (UK)

Crafty Apes LLC; 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

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.