Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ontario-based candidates preferred. Remote candidates within Montreal or Vancouver may also be considered.
The Asset Generalist Senior Artist is responsible for the delivery of complete production-ready assets. This role focuses on complex work, technical leadership, and mentoring team members. Working closely with Modeling, Texture, Lookdev, Rigging, Production teams, the Asset Generalist Senior Artist ensures that work meets creative, technical, and schedule requirements.
Asset Creation & Development Execute advanced asset work including hero characters and complex assets
Lead asset development from modelling through final lookdev
Create complete production-ready assets to the highest standards
Mentor junior and mid-level artists on cross-discipline workflows
Deliver assigned work on schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality
Ensure deliverables meet technical requirements for downstream departments
Troubleshoot pipeline issues in collaboration with other departments
Participate in and, where appropriate, run dailies
Quality, Continuity & Self-QC Set and maintain a high quality bar; spot issues early and help others raise consistency
Create or improve QC checklists/templates and share best practices with the team
Anticipate downstream integration needs and solve problems proactively with clear trade-offs
Workflow & Continuous Improvement Collaborate with local and global teams, Supervisors, and HoDs to design tools and optimised workflows
Support global production teams through documentation and technical guidance
Contribute to ongoing workflow improvements through technical problem-solving
Participate in dailies, presenting work clearly and responding to feedback
Communicate proactively with Supervisors, HoDs, and Production to identify risks and constraints
Work effectively across time zones in a fast-paced production environment
Support skill development across local and global teams through mentorship and knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications Significant experience in a professional VFX production environment with a focus on Asset Generalist
Expert-level proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Mari, Katana and Houdini
Strong scripting skills in Python, MEL, VEX for tool development and workflow automation
Preferred Qualifications Experience leading sequences or small teams
Contribution to R&D or tool development initiatives
Core Technical Skills Scripting:
Python, MEL, VEX for tools and workflow automation
Soft Skills Clear and effective communication across disciplines and time zones
Strong problem-solving skills under production pressure
Collaborative team player with positive attitude
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor others
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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