Asset/Environment Artist, Mid/Senior

📋 Description

• Responsible for modeling hard-surface assets in Maya, including handheld props and architectural structures

• Texturing assets in Substance Painter or Mari, creating smart materials and custom paint work

• Conducting lookdev and rendering using Houdini-Arnold for turntable and beauty preview renders

• Handling UV mapping and packing, utilizing UDIM workflows for high resolution and consistent texel density

• Creating and applying procedural materials in Arnold, integrating them with Substance textures

• Collaborating with supervisors and teams, adapting to technical and creative feedback

• Working from client concepts and reference imagery to produce photoreal PBR materials and assets

• Participating in project-based contract work or staff positions with potential benefits and RRSP participation

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in modeling, UVing, texturing, and asset assembly

• Previous experience with CG Environment and Character/Creature pipelines required

• Portfolio showcasing diverse range of 3D assets (hard surface props, architecture, environment, vehicles)

• Strong understanding of visual design concepts, composition rules, and surface properties

• Advanced knowledge of hard surface modeling techniques and UDIM-packed UV layouts

• Proficiency in Substance Painter, with knowledge of Substance Designer as a plus

• Familiarity with physically-based shaders, material painting, and shader creation in Arnold

• Ability to create smart materials, custom paint work, and procedural materials in Arnold

• Experience integrating models, Substance textures, and procedural materials in Arnold

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines

• Legal authorization to work in Canada and reside in Quebec

🏝️ Benefits

• Extended health benefits

• Opportunity to participate in RRSP programs

• Comprehensive health insurance plan (US and Canada)

• Retirement savings options

• Paid time off

• Participation in local benefit plans based on employment status