Asset Artists (Senior Level)

Luma is looking for Senior level Asset Artist (Model in Organic and Hardsurface, Texture, Surface/Lookdev and experience with Hair and Fur) to join our Vancouver team.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home roles. Candidates must currently reside in British Columbia., Canada, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

• Create clean and efficient models based on creative briefs and / or reference materials
• Demonstrate efficiency in UV layout as well as strong polygonal subdivision skills
• Demonstrate strong Look Development, R&D and Lighting skills from both an artistic and technical perspective
• Maintain, alter or update models as required by client or supervisor feedback
• Interpret abstract ideas into the creation of compelling photo real or stylized assets
• Facilitate the creation of high quality texture maps prior to publishing to ensure consistency
• Mentor and motivate fellow Asset artists to grow their craft using the latest techniques

• At least 6 years of experience as an Asset Artist (Model in Organic and Hardsurface, Texture, Surface/Lookdev and "experience with Hair and Fur) in a VFX Production environment
• A cultivated aesthetic sense and keen eye for detail
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• A mastery in creating both organic and hard surface models with efficient topology
• A mastery of Maya, ZBrush and Mari
• Experience with hair and fur
• Katana, Mudbox and Substance Painter knowledge is a plus
• Highly efficient UV layout experience using an UDIM workflow is required
• A technical understanding of colour space
• An understanding of plate and image based lighting as well as full CG lighting is preferred
• Basic compositing skills in Nuke
• TD skills (Python, C++) are preferred but not required
• An understanding of multi-pass rendering and 3D scene layout is preferred
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude
• An approachable, proactive and accommodating attitude
• An innate desire to stay informed of current technologies
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production
• A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
• The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment