Foliage Artist

At **Mainframe Studios**, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.
- In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply._

**WE WANT YOU** (and your mad skills)

On a CG animated TV series, working with the Art Director, Director and Modeling Supervisor/team, the Senior Foliage Artist is responsible for creating and/or modifying foliage, rocks and natural like assets and distributing them through out the sets in the show.
- This role will require multiple days in the office per week._

**In this role you will**:

- Collaborating with the art team and acting positively on Art Direction and feedback, to complete the work to a high quality and required art style.
- Interpreting 2D concept art and reference into accurate 3D models that capture the spirit of the concept as well as the technical dimensions.
- Significant experience and techniques in the creation of trees, plants, shrubs, and vines using cards/flats.
- Demonstrate exceptional skills in creating and texturing 3D vegetation, enhancing environments using SpeedTree.
- Understanding and experience with Mash and set dressing tool base software.
- Collaborates with lighters and compositors to make sure the final look is achieved.
- Collaborates with animation to ensure all elements are included and set-up as required.

**Need to have**:

- Must demonstrate an extensive knowledge of staging and composition.
- Superior level proficiency using Maya is required.
- SpeedTree modelling skills (or similar software) is required.
- Great understanding of proportion, scale, perspective, lighting and colour.
- Familiarity with Substance Painter and Photoshop texturing skills, targeting physically based rendering.

**Software you will use**:

- Maya
- SpeedTree
- Mash
- xGen

**Nice to have**:

- Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.- Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted._