Technical Artist optimizing art pipelines, shaders, and mobile - game performance for Ludia, a Montreal mobile - game studio. Bridging art and programming across multiple game projects.
About the role
- Environment Artist responsible for creating high-level 3D and 2.5D environments for live-action VFX. Collaborating in a global team of innovators and perfectionists at Eyeline.
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 2.5D 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
Requirements
- 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 SpeedTree also strongly recommended, as well as basic lighting knowledge
- Strong Matte Painting and 2.5D 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
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