Lead Asset Artist
Pixomondo
Vancouver, BCFull Time Job
Requirements
• 5 years working experience in Modeling/texturing/shading
• Expert knowledge in Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Mari, Arnold
• Knowledge of Houdini and Solaris a plus.
• Knowledge of creature/character asset creation a plus.
• Experience in creation of layouts and modular assets for large scale environments.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring a team of artists.
• Problem-solving skills; including the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and desire to deliver consistently high quality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong Demo Reel showing artistic sensibility, and creative problem solving
• Ability to work within a strong team environment, and willingness to share knowledge
Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a team of asset artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality assets.
• Work closely with other departments, including CG and VFX supervisors, to help plan and create assets.
• Define and maintain the artistic vision for assets, ensuring consistency and adherence to the project's aesthetic and technical requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in asset creation and optimization, leveraging your technical expertise to solve complex challenges and improve workflow efficiency.
• Conduct regular reviews of asset work-in-progress and final deliverables, providing constructive feedback to artists and implementing necessary revisions to meet project standards.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication, professional growth, and knowledge sharing among team members.
Additional Requirements:
• Must live in and be eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada
Additional Information
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 CND. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.