Job Description

Job Overview

Senior Generalist

Ability to create high-end photorealistic creatures

Advanced knowledge of creating high-end cartoon characters

Serve as a bridge between the Supervisor/Production team and artists Comprehend feedback and reply to review notes with little Supervisor direction, Use your experience in decision-making, managing tasks, and developing other artists Help develop solutions and techniques that meet supervisors aesthetic/technical direction Organize and create complex creatures and environments, Create high quality creatures and environments within a show using a variety of software programs, and working under the Supervisor's guidance Help guide and mentor artists while assisting them with their tasks Meet milestones within a timeline, attend dailies and participate in creative problem solving Create basic lighting setups and complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently Groom experience in Houdini required
Education / Experience:

4 years relevant professional experience. BA (or equivalent experience) in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography or related field. Extensive experience in CG environment/character creation, and experience in partnering with other disciplines in the pipeline
Required Skills/ Competencies:

Proven ability in multiple CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, grooming and compositing High level of problem solving and creative thinking skills Meticulous in all aspects of the CG process to ensure a high quality outcome Good organizational and communication skills
Technical Skills / Competencies:

Fluent in Painter and Mari Fluent in Maya and Houdini Fluent in Zbrush Working knowledge of Nuke Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Forestpack, Speedtree, etc. Technical comprehension of pipelines Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $83,200.00 per year

Experience:

CG - texturing, shading, lighting, look dev, grooming : 5 years (required) CG environment/character creation: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON