Senior 3D Artist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Critical Mass Full time

In your role as a Senior 3D Artist, you will play a pivotal part in bringing creative visions to life. Leveraging your expertise in various 3D software and extended knowledge of Unreal Engine, you will create high-fidelity, photo-real visual experiences for our clients. As a key contributor, you will conceive and execute innovative ideas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Intake and process complex CAD and/or FBX files for final use in Unreal Engine
  • Import and verify 3D models and textures in Unreal Engine
  • Identify and correct geometry and texture mapping issues
  • Assign and optimize textures in multiple lighting scenarios
  • Manage vehicle model variations and material library in Unreal Engine
  • Render high-quality, photo-real prototypes and fidelity samples
  • Execute rigging and animation in Unreal Engine, correcting faults if needed
  • Model, texture, and animate key elements to be used in UE environments
  • Build custom small-medium scale 3D environments
  • Place and animate virtual cameras
  • Animate 3D models

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in Maya 3D (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Rhino is a plus) or Cinema 4D
  • 4+ years of experience in Unreal Engine
  • Basic blueprints knowledge is required, C++ experience is a bonus
  • Worked in automotive and with high-end rendering pipelines (Arnold and Redshift)
  • Understanding film, real-time development, and virtual production
  • Proficiency with post-production and VFX pipelines
  • Rendering knowledge with a focus on real-time and near-real-time

Critical Mass values its employees and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.



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