BC, Senior Hard Surface Model/Texture/Look Dev Artist

BC, Senior Hard Surface Model/Texture/Look Dev Artist

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia Canada. 

About Zoic

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.  

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team! 

Why Join Zoic?

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Position Overview

Zoic is currently seeking a Senior Hard Surface Model/Texture/Look Dev Artist.  This is a project based hire.

The Model/Texture/Look Dev artists will collaborate with other departments within the studio to create and complete assets as assigned. We are looking for artists with modeling, texturing and Look Dev experience for environments and hard surface vehicles and props.

The Artist will work under the supervision of the Asset Supervisor, CG Lead, CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor. Due to tax credit purposes, all qualified applicants must reside in BC. 

Responsibilities

• Create digital assets from both cyber scans and photographic reference that meets all production requirements
• Clean up / re-top models as needed
• Is self-directed but can also follow specific direction when given
• Work closely with other departments to ensure assets created work through the pipeline
• Implement best practices and anticipate potential problems
• Pro-active team member who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
• Knowing and following all pipeline and studio policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Reel or portfolio demonstrating wireframes, uv layouts and/or texture maps
• Proficiency in Maya and ZBrush or Mari
• Good retopologizing and UV skills a must
• Experience creating high resolution hard surface models
• Knowledge of V-ray a plus
• Experience with Houdini a plus
• Experience with Marvelous Designer a plus
• Experience with Substance painter a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through.
• Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries
• Experience working within film and television a must

Additional information

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range for this role is  $45 - $65 / hour   (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
• This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia Canada. 
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.