Environment Artist

As an Environment Artist, you will be responsible for creating high-level and diverse 3D and environments for use in live-action VFX using a generalist skillset.

Key Responsibilities

Assess the most efficient methodology per environment brief along with Lead and/or Supervisor

Receive and respond to artistic/technical direction and feedback

Approaches will vary from a Matte Painting projection setups, through full 3D asset builds using bespoke and procedural tools

Provide and acquire photographic reference materials

Perform tasks related to integrating imagery into shots and preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color

Use photography, practical, and digital skills to create photoreal 3D environments

Revise work based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner

Communicate clearly with production regarding schedule and task assignments

Manage scene files and hand off work to other departments in an organised fashion

Troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues independently or with assistance from TDs and/or Pipe

Qualifications

Minimum three (3) years of previous experience as a Digital Matte Painter or 3D

Environment Artist for live-action feature and/or television

Strong understanding of 3D packages including 3ds Max, Maya and Houdini and 2D/Shading packages such as Nuke, Adobe Photoshop and Substance

Knowledge of supplementary software including ZBrush, Gaea, and Speed Tree also strongly recommended, as well as basic lighting knowledge

Strong Matte Painting and projection skills are necessary for an env/dmp role

Compositing and scripting experience is a plus

Knowledge of ai/generative workflows and tools is a plus

Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods & tools, and share knowledge with others

Ability to work and solve technical issues independently

Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills and an open mind

Team player able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

$130,000 - $155,000 a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications. We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.