Asset Artists (Senior Level)
Luma Pictures
Contract
Remote Work
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.
You Can
- 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
You Have
- 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
Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
Rate: $55 - $70 an hour

With over 80 feature films spanning more than a decade, we at Luma Pictures have made our mark not just with the breadth of extraordinary visual effects work, but also the outstanding care we show our clients and crew - and we stand apart by bringing a whole lotta fun to the process.
Our CG characters, simulations, and environments have hit the big screen on tentpoles like Ironman 3, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Prometheus and The Avengers; as well as Oscar® winning films including True Grit, No Country for Old Men and Crash.
Luma is a company that works hard, and works hard at playing hard. We celebrate providing a great culture and quality of life for our crew, just as much as we celebrate providing great work and service for our clients.
Operating as one big studio across Santa Monica and Melbourne, we've built a happy home for the best talent in this industry.
Because happy cows make better milk.
Our CG characters, simulations, and environments have hit the big screen on tentpoles like Ironman 3, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Prometheus and The Avengers; as well as Oscar® winning films including True Grit, No Country for Old Men and Crash.
Luma is a company that works hard, and works hard at playing hard. We celebrate providing a great culture and quality of life for our crew, just as much as we celebrate providing great work and service for our clients.
Operating as one big studio across Santa Monica and Melbourne, we've built a happy home for the best talent in this industry.
Because happy cows make better milk.
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